Tom Hanks Warns of AI Deepfake Video of Him Promoting Dental Plan

Tom Hanks posted a warning about an AI deepfake video of him promoting a dental plan. He stated he is not associated with the video.
Hanks has previously discussed the rise of AI deepfakes and how they could allow actors to continue "performing" after death.
He mentioned the legal issues around likeness rights and intellectual property that deepfakes raise.
Hanks said some people may not care if a video is AI-generated versus real.
He believes there will be challenges in delineating between real videos and AI deepfakes.

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Posted 10/1/2023, 8:17:00 PM

Tom Hanks Warns of AI Deepfake Video of Him Promoting Dental Plan

Tom Hanks posted a warning about an AI deepfake video of him promoting a dental plan. He stated he is not associated with the video.
Hanks has previously discussed the rise of AI deepfakes and how they could allow actors to continue "performing" after death.
He mentioned the legal issues around likeness rights and intellectual property that deepfakes raise.
Hanks said some people may not care if a video is AI-generated versus real.
He believes there will be challenges in delineating between real videos and AI deepfakes.

variety.com

Relevant topic timeline:

10/1/2023

Tom Hanks Sounds Alarm on AI Deepfakes, Warns Actors Face Hurdles

10/1/2023

Tom Hanks Denounces Fake AI Ad Using His Image Without Consent

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10/2/2023

Tom Hanks Warns Fans About Fake AI Video of Him Promoting Dental Plan

Tom Hanks warns about the spread of fake information and deepfake technology, highlighting the legal and artistic challenges posed by AI-generated content featuring an actor's likeness and voice.

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