Indian med student rakes in thousands with AI-generated MAGA hottie
Summary
Ars Technica reports on Sam, a 22-year-old Indian medical student, who uses Google's Gemini Nano Banana Pro to generate an AI-created MAGA influencer and monetizes via Instagram, Fanvue, and merchandise. The piece outlines how engagement on controversial, polarizing content can drive rapid growth and revenue, while highlighting policy gaps around AI-generated imagery and labeling. Experts note ethical and regulatory risks, including misinformation and platform enforcement challenges.