A federal judge has rejected claims that generative artificial intelligence was used to create a political conspiracy theory that tanked the 2016 presidential election. The lawsuit, filed by two conservative political operatives, alleged that a generative AI system created by a tech company was used to generate false claims about one of the operatives being involved in a conspiracy to undermine Hillary Clinton’s campaign. However, the judge found no evidence to support the claims and dismissed the case, stating that the allegations were “implausible” and lacked factual support. The ruling highlights the ongoing debate around the potential misuse of generative AI for spreading misinformation and the need for safeguards to prevent such abuse.