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Literally fake news.
Former CNN host Jim Acosta said Monday he had interviewed an AI-generated version of Joaquin Oliver, one of the victims of the 2018 Parkland school shooting.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office had identified Oliver as among those killed in the massacre in Parkland, Fla. Acosta promoted the segment in a social media post, urging viewers to stay tuned.
But Acosta was quickly skewered for the segment, with many calling it a new low and in poor taste.
The interview was later shared on Substack. During the interview, Acosta asked the AI version of Oliver about different topics.
“I appreciate your curiosity. I was taken from this world too soon due to gun violence while at school. It’s important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone,” the AI version of Oliver said when Acosta asked what happened to him.
Acosta asked the AI Oliver about solutions for gun violence.
“Great question. I believe in a mix of stronger gun control laws, mental health support, and community engagement. We need to create safe spaces for conversations and connections, making sure everyone feels seen and heard. It’s about building a culture of kindness and understanding,” Oliver said.
Watch the clip below:
Jim Acosta hits a new low… Interview an ai version of a dead kid in order to push gun control!!!
What the hell is wrong with this guy??
Like Seriously who told him this was a good idea. pic.twitter.com/OlnnHNjSuM
— kevin smith (@kevin_smith45) August 5, 2025
More reactions below:
ALARMING — Ex CNN host Jim Acosta is now interviewing AI versions of deceased children about gun control.
This is a DISTURBING use of AI that raises HUGE ethical questions about journalism.
pic.twitter.com/vneSQ70pYm— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) August 4, 2025
WTF?! Former CNN host Jim Acosta published a fake AI interview with Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver
This is beyond sick. pic.twitter.com/77W8fvlqI0
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 5, 2025
Jim Acosta who took great offense to being labeled fake news is now conducting fake interviews with dead people for content and clicks. https://t.co/6gO7QBEWFV
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) August 4, 2025
Former CNN host Jim Acosta airs macabre AI “interview” with Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver on what would have been his 25th birthday
If you thought news couldn’t get any faker, you were wrong.pic.twitter.com/TtzWEQh8wG
— Media Research Center (@theMRC) August 5, 2025
