AI-generated deepfake video falsely shows Biden calling for military draft
A deepfake video created using artificial intelligence falsely depicts President Joe Biden announcing the reinstatement of the military draft. The video was shared on Facebook and TikTok, garnering thousands of shares. The Selective Service System confirmed the claim is false and that no discussions about reinstating the draft have occurred. The original video was posted by The Post Millennial with a caption identifying it as AI-generated.
- Date it happened
- 2023-10-15
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