This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men

A medical student in India says he built an AI-generated conservative nurse persona on Instagram to grow followers and make money.

He used pro-Trump content to boost engagement, then monetized the account through subscriptions and merchandise.

The case highlights how AI-generated influencers can exploit political identity, platform algorithms, and audience gullibility for profit.

WIRED says it’s another sign that digital literacy gaps are making this kind of social-media grift easier to pull off.