Dona Maria: Who is the woman irritating Lula da Silva? (Hint: she doesn't exist)

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Dona Maria: Who is the woman irritating Lula da Silva? (Hint: she doesn't exist)

With nearly 800,000 followers and over 100 million views on Instagram, 'Dona Maria'—an elderly Black woman known for radical right-wing political opinions—has become a significant influencer in Brazil. However, the character is a creation of artificial intelligence. The Workers' Party (PT) and its allies have filed a complaint with the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) seeking to shut down her social media profiles, arguing that the AI-generated avatar is being used as a political tool to spread misinformation and influence the upcoming election. While the creator, Daniel dos Santos, views the project as a way to generate income, the case has sparked a broader debate about censorship, political criticism, and the challenges of regulating AI in future electoral cycles.

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