Celebrities Outraged as AI-Generated Deepfake Videos Go Viral

Deepfake videos of celebrities like Tom Hanks and Gayle King have gone viral recently, prompting outrage from the subjects. The videos use AI to digitally generate fake footage.

Deepfake technology has become more advanced and accessible in recent years. Experts predict it will only continue improving.

Creating deepfake videos is generally legal, unless used commercially without consent. New legislation aims to regulate AI technologies like deepfakes.

Other celebrities denouncing deepfakes include Elon Musk, Jennifer Lawrence, and Tom Brady. Some have sent cease-and-desist letters to deepfake creators.

Legal experts say avoiding deepfakes is difficult for public figures. For private citizens, limiting photos/videos of yourself online can help protect against deepfakes.