‘CREEPY.’ ‘WEIRD.’ ‘UNSETTLING.’ Why Is Jim Acosta Interviewing an AI-Generated Gun Violence Victim? [WATCH]
On Monday, liberal journalist Jim Acosta interviewed an artificially animated avatar of Joaquin Oliver, the teenager killed in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, to promote a gun control message. The virtual conversation, hosted on Acosta’s Substack, was produced in partnership with Change the Ref, a gun control group founded by Oliver’s parents. The avatar—created by Joaquin’s father—spoke on what would have been the young man’s 25th birthday. “I would like to know what your solution would be for gun violence,” Acosta asked. “Great question,” the avatar responded. “I believe in a mix of stronger gun control laws, mental health support,