Russian military recruitment ad on VK used AI-generated image of Navalny

A Russian military recruitment ad on VK shockingly used an AI-generated image of the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny, sparking outrage and curiosity. Oleg Kashin, a political analyst, was among the first to highlight this bizarre twist. This incident sheds light on the lengths to which authorities might go in their recruitment strategies, blending propaganda with controversial tactics. It also underscores the growing use of AI in creating misleading content, raising ethical concerns about its application in sensitive areas like military recruitment.