Kalshi AI ad accused of cloning YouTuber, changing his race
Kalshi told NPR the ad is old & it no longer uses AI-generated ads.
The hit
YouTuber Elliot Choy says Kalshi ran an AI-generated ad that copied one of his videos almost exactly, but altered his appearance so he looked white. Choy posted a screenshot of the ad on X, saying Kalshi took his video, changed his race & ran it as an ad, according to The Verge.
Why it matters
For bettors & creators alike, it raises questions about how prediction markets use AI in marketing & whether footage of real people is being repurposed without consent. Kalshi’s response addresses the ad’s age & its current AI ad policy, not how the ad was made.
The record
| Claim posted | By Elliot Choy on X, 23 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kalshi response | Ad is old & AI-generated ads no longer used, per NPR’s Bobby Allyn |
| Verification | Allyn confirmed the ad is real, according to The Verge |
What happens next
Watch for whether Kalshi issues a fuller statement or Choy pursues the claim further; no legal action has been reported.
Sources: YouTuber Elliot Choy says an AI Kalshi ad stole one of his videos and changed his race
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