France Insoumise (LFI) is embroiled in controversy following the release of a poster calling for protests "against the extreme right and its ideas." The image, which targets television host Cyril Hanouna, incorporates graphic elements reminiscent of antisemitic caricatures from the 1930s.

Although the illustration was quickly removed, it has sparked significant debate, exposing deep divisions within the party.

In a recent appearance on the French program C à vous on March 14, LFI deputy Paul Vannier acknowledged an "error" in the portrayal of Hanouna as a "figure of the Bolloré galaxy." He subsequently stated that the poster was created using artificial intelligence, specifically referencing the software Grok, developed by Elon Musk.

Grok, akin to ChatGPT, utilizes generative artificial intelligence to facilitate user interactions.

During the discussion with journalists, Vannier criticized Musk's technology, stating that LFI had established a guideline several years ago against using such programs, reasoning that "Elon Musk’s software holds unpleasant content." He raised questions regarding why Musk's AI appears to produce such controversial images.

Furthermore, Vannier refrained from assigning responsibility for the image or those who disseminated it online, opting instead to highlight a "failure in the processes that led to its production." He expressed concern over the ongoing criticism LFI has faced from the extreme right, framing it as part of a campaign aimed at disqualifying the party.

In a broader context, this incident raises questions about the utilization of AI in political communications and the implications of its output, particularly when it intersects with sensitive topics such as antisemitism.

The reaction from various political factions, both supportive and critical of LFI, continues to develop as the situation unfolds.