Why bizarre AI cover of Spencer Pratt and LA mayoral rival sparked fury at Los Angeles magazine
Los Angeles Magazine's latest issue features an AI-generated cover depicting mayoral candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt. The cover, created by co-owner Mark Geragos, has sparked controversy among staff and online critics. The magazine aimed to represent the current political climate in LA after the candidates declined to pose together for a traditional cover shoot.
- ▪The AI cover features Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt posing together with a burning hill in the background.
- ▪Mark Geragos, the magazine's co-owner, faced significant backlash from staff for his decision to use AI for the cover.
- ▪The cover was created after the actual candidates refused to be photographed together.
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Page Six Hollywood Why bizarre AI cover of Spencer Pratt and LA mayoral rival sparked fury at Los Angeles magazine By Ian Mohr Published May 22, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET Los Angeles Magazine's new issue features an AI image. Los Angeles Magazine/X Los Angeles Magazine released a truly bonkers cover for its Special Election Issue on Thursday, with an AI-created depiction of mayoral candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt posing together. Sources tell Page Six Hollywood that the AI collage was created by none other than the magazine’s co-owner, famed defense attorney Mark Geragos, and the move has staffers in shock. In the made-up pic, Raman and Pratt are moodily posing together looking like they’re starring in a new “Dynasty” reboot produced by “True Blood” creator Alan Ball.
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