The recent article by Queens Daily Eagle highlights an increasingly common trend: the use of AI-generated images in political campaigns. A Queens council candidate appears to have used AI tools to create campaign visuals featuring himself in various community and neighborhood scenes. While the images aren’t misleading in the traditional political sense, their synthetic origin raises questions about ethics, authenticity, and the growing role of AI in public perception management.
Key learnings from the article include the speed and affordability that generative AI offers to candidates and marketers alike, allowing them to create highly tailored visual content without the cost of traditional photo shoots. On the flip side, it sheds light on the gray zone around transparency—should audiences know that what they’re seeing isn’t real photography?
From a business perspective, this trend holds substantial potential value. Custom AI models can be leveraged by marketing teams, social media strategists, and political consultants to accelerate content production, boost performance in engagement metrics, and optimize martech workflows. In a similar use-case, a HolistiCrm customer—such as a local business or public figure—could work with an AI consultancy or AI agency to build custom generative Machine Learning models that reflect brand aesthetics while streamlining asset generation. The result: enhanced customer engagement, improved satisfaction from timely and consistent messaging, and significant reductions in content creation overhead.
Using these tools strategically supports a holistic digital communication approach that balances AI-generated efficiency with a commitment to ethical transparency.