Hegseth Pentagon Ridiculed Over ‘Next Level Cringe’ AI Flub

AI Image Flub

The Department of Defense's use of AI to generate an image of Secretary Pete Hegseth resulted in an image with several errors, including a missing finger, an incorrect number of stars on the American flag, and Hegseth appearing to be on the wrong side of a border fence in relation to depicted antagonists.

Criticism and Timing

The image blunder comes at a time when Hegseth is facing criticism for his performance and involvement in several controversies. This includes:

• Rumors of White House dissatisfaction due to recent gaffes, security breaches, and public appearances.
• The Signalgate scandal, involving the sharing of sensitive information through unsecured channels.
• Sharing classified details about missile strikes via various platforms, including chats with family members.
• Bypassing security protocols to install apps on his Pentagon office computer.

Online Reaction

Many online commentators pointed out the numerous inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the image, further intensifying scrutiny of Hegseth.