Charles Curran
Coverage of Charles Curran in the Nexus archive.
- Steve Hilton battles Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and the ‘Machine’ in new AI-driven campaign ad
Republican Steve Hilton released an AI-driven campaign ad in California's governor's race, depicting Gov. Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and the state's Democratic establishment as a political 'machine' that will nominate Xavier Becerra as the next governor. The ad was produced by Charles Curran.
- What Spencer Pratt’s rise can teach both parties about AI-age campaigning
Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star running for Los Angeles mayor, is gaining poll numbers through AI-generated campaign videos created by Charles Curran that portray fantastical scenarios of him solving city problems. Despite Mayor Karen Bass's accomplishments in reducing homelessness and homicides, voter dissatisfaction over her Ghana trip during the wildfires and perceived lack of progress has opened the door for Pratt's emotional, anti-establishment messaging reminiscent of Trump's 2016 strategy.
- Spencer Pratt AI video in LA mayor’s race goes viral
Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate for Los Angeles mayor, is featured in an AI-generated ad as Batman saving the city from a dystopian landscape. The ad was shared by Charles Curran of Menace Studios on social media. The video depicts Los Angeles as a dark and troubled city that only Pratt can save.