AI & Deepfakes
Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues surrounding AI-generated synthetic media including deepfakes, synthetic likenesses, and their use in advertising and entertainment.
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Latest in AI & Deepfakes· Oct 29
An AI-generated edit of Australian soap Neighbours that isolated actor Robbie's scenes has triggered warnings from cast and crew over unauthorized use of performances and intellectual property. The incident exposes a gap between AI's technical capability to remix existing footage and the legal frameworks protecting performer consent, licensing rights, and derivative works in entertainment. Media companies and platforms now face liability questions as AI tools make it trivial to manipulate archived talent and footage without permission or compensation.
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- Single source2 days ago
AI editing of Neighbours episodes to spotlight Robbie draws concern from cast
AI-generated edit of Australian soap Neighbours raises actor concerns over unauthorized use of likeness and creative control.
BBC News
- Single source17 days ago
Zimbabwean writer rejects claims of artificial intelligence authorship
Zimbabwean author denies AI authorship of award-winning story amid controversy over creative work attribution.
BBC News
- Single source29 days ago
Swedish firm resurrects deceased actress via AI for commercial campaign
A Swedish manufacturer created an advertisement featuring an artificial intelligence recreation of the late Swedish-American actress, sparking concerns about digital rights and ethics.
The New York Times