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Deepfake Tom Hanks promotes dental plan without consent
An unknown entity used an AI-generated deepfake video of actor Tom Hanks to promote a dental plan without his authorization. Hanks warned his Instagram followers about the video, stating he had nothing to do with it. The incident occurs amid ongoing Hollywood strikes over the use of AI in entertainment.
- Date it happened
- 2023-10-01
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