AI generated images are just an evolution of existing propaganda. Instead of staging actors with makeup, they can now just use an AI. The horrifying part is how discreet it allows things to be. One of the drawbacks to faking things in the past is that the more people involved, the more likely someone is to spill the beans. With AI, very few humans need to be in the loop. It's the same perk as automating any other tasks, removing human error.