Eric Trump says 'rigged' UFC fight messages were AI fakes

Eric Trump stated on March 18, 2024, that screenshots depicting a conversation with UFC commentator Daniel Cormier were AI-generated fakes. The fabricated messages suggested Trump inquired about the potential for rigged fights during a White House event. Trump asserted that these images were not real and were created using artificial intelligence to spread misinformation. He emphasized that he never had such a conversation with Cormier. The incident highlights concerns about the misuse of AI technology to create deceptive content and influence public perception. The source of the fake screenshots and the specific AI tools used were not immediately disclosed, but the claim was made via a social media post by Eric Trump.