Mr Singh, get off our roads: Row over US's 'Transformers' AI poster on deportation

The US Department of Homeland Security posted an AI-generated Transformers-style image telling Mr Singh to get off American roads and self-deport. The post prompted criticism from Sikh Americans and other users, who called it racist and…

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The US Department of Homeland Security posted an AI-generated Transformers-style image telling Mr Singh to get off American roads and self-deport. The post prompted criticism from Sikh Americans and other users, who called it racist and demeaning.

The DHS poster carried the message: “America for Americans. Get off our roads; you don't know how to drive, Mr Singh.” It also urged people to “self-deport”. (Photo: X/@DHSgov)

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