Khawaja Asif trolled over Marilyn Monroe AI puzzle on X
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif faced online mockery after engaging with an AI-generated image puzzle on X. Users criticized the minister for interacting with engagement-bait content, questioning the appropriateness of his social media behavior.
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It highlights the scrutiny public officials face regarding their digital literacy and social media conduct in the age of AI-generated content.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Photo: Reuters/file Defence Minister Khawaja Asif became the subject of online mockery after responding with a single word to a viral image puzzle featuring Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe wearing a modern smartwatch in a scene set in 1956.
Asif quote-posted the image on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, October 13, writing simply: "Watch😊". His brief response prompted users to poke fun at the minister for engaging with what appeared to be AI-generated engagement bait.
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