Synthetic Hate: AI Videos Fuel a New Wave of Racism on TikTok

Media Matters reports that some videos, potentially created using Google Veo 3, portray racist stereotypes targeting Black individuals and others.

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A new report by Media Matters has raised alarms over a troubling trend on TikTok: the spread of AI-generated videos that depict racist stereotypes. These clips, often created using cutting-edge generative tools like Google Veo 3, are surfacing across the platform and gaining traction.

“Artificial intelligence is no longer just reflecting bias — it’s accelerating it,” the report warns.

These hyper-realistic videos often feature fabricated scenes and voices that mimic Black individuals and other marginalized communities, frequently in ways that perpetuate harmful tropes. The ease and accessibility of tools like Veo 3 make it possible for virtually anyone to generate such content — no advanced technical skills required.

What the Videos Portray

According to Media Matters, the videos typically include:

  • Exaggerated dialects and mannerisms
  • Depictions of crime, violence, or poverty tied to racial identity
  • Caricatured physical features and dress
  • “Comedy” skits are rooted in outdated and…

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