PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) - Throughout much of Friday, prior to polling sites opening for early voting, an A.I. generated political ad circulated social media in support of current Town Supervisor Bill Smith who is seeking re-election. Many people in the Pittsford community have since expressed concern about its ethicality.

The video depicts five people supporting Smith's stances on multiple issues including residential zoning and allowing cannabis dispensaries in the town.

According to former Pittsford Town Board Member Kevin Beckford, the video was originally posted to YouTube by a group of voters who support Smith's campaign. He views the video as problematic and misleading.

"They [posted it] a few days before early voting to manipulate the outcome," Beckford said. "To have them use an

See Full Page