Eric Adams Targeted by AI Videos in China

Eric Adams, the former mayor of New York City, has become the subject of some peculiar videos that have originated from China’s AI experiments. One of the more unsettling clips features a realistic voiceover with claims saying, “I am Jesus Christ.”

In a particularly strange social media posting, Adams is depicted in a church setting, asserting his divine connection and making controversial predictions about the future of the U.S.

“My name is Eric Leroy Adams and I am Jesus Christ,” he announces in the altered footage. “I give you a new libertarian constitution.”

Another disorienting video showcases AI-generated Adams making religious “prophecies.” In one such clip that surfaced last year, he stated, “They’re going to deport all minorities…because there are so many minorities in California. They’re also going to put the police in jail.”

“That was a prophecy,” says this AI version of Adams, wrapping up his bizarre monologue.

Additional fake videos of Adams have emerged online, showing him performing “life hacks,” whipping up cooking tips, and discussing the merits of rare stones—all in an entirely fabricated context.

In a surreal cooking segment, he suggests, “Once the water boils, simmer for five minutes and add 300 grams of maltose you bought at the mall,” leaving viewers puzzled. This particular clip was shared on Instagram recently.

The mastermind behind these unusual creations is a 39-year-old from Cincinnati named Prognos Pogodi. He stated that he crafts videos under “Adam’s Clone Narration” by translating AI-generated content from Chinese platforms like RedNote and Xiaohongshu.

The uncanny videos feature AI-generated narration that portrays Adams as if he’s genuinely reading the script with his unique flair and mannerisms.

“We’re going to have the voice clone do a few takes and pick the best one,” Pogodi explained.

Following that, Pogodi detailed his editing process: he cuts Adams out, removes the original background, and integrates him into the base video. Background music and captions are then added before posting.

The ongoing popularity of these videos may stem from the reality that there are numerous recordings of Adams saying odd or humorous things. In Pogodi’s mind, it all feels believable, as if the former mayor could indeed say such things in person.

Pogodi has not responded to requests for further comments on the matter.