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Deepfake

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A journalist working at a computer, with AI algorithms on screen, symbolizing the intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism and the need for human oversight.
Creators

AI algorithms will rewrite journalism, but human oversight is key.

In early 2024, a journalist from France 24 had his voice and article headline manipulated in a convincing deepfake.

Tara Collins·September 1, 2026
Filmmaker confronts a distorted AI-generated doppelganger of a documentary subject, symbolizing the erosion of trust in AI-powered filmmaking.
Media Industry

AI Can Now Deepfake Documentary Subjects, Eroding Trust in Filmmaking

Director Adam Bhala Lough spent months attempting to secure an interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman before creating a virtual doppelganger for his documentary, 'Deepfaking Sam Altman', according to Ha

Amelia Frost·August 19, 2026
Futuristic AI interface generating realistic deepfake video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, symbolizing the AI video wars in Hollywood.
Content Creation

ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Ignites AI Video Wars Amidst Hollywood Backlash

A viral AI-generated video depicting Brad Pitt fighting Tom Cruise sparked outrage across Hollywood, with one screenwriter calling the realistic deepfake "terrifying" according to Los Angeles Times.

Tara Collins·July 11, 2026
Futuristic digital interface showcasing AI face swapping technology with abstract human faces transforming.
Content Creation

Top 5 AI Face Swap Video Tools for 2026: A Detailed Comparison

A 15-second talking head video can be face-swapped in under 40 seconds using tools like Magic Hour, according to crepal.

Tara Collins·June 9, 2026