AI-Generated Audio Falsely Attributed to VP J.D. Vance Goes Viral

The deepfake clip, debunked by experts and Vance’s team, highlights growing concerns over AI-driven misinformation and its amplification on social media.

The viral audio clip, falsely attributed to Vice President J.D. Vance, has been confirmed as fake by his communications director and multiple AI detection tools.
Experts from Northwestern University and the University of St. Thomas identified deliberate manipulation in the audio, including added background noise to evade detection.
The clip originated from the TikTok account 'Joseiitalia' and has since spread across platforms like X, Reddit, and Instagram, amassing millions of views.
The incident underscores the rapid rise of AI-generated misinformation, with reports showing a surge in the development and misuse of deepfake technologies in recent years.
Social media platforms face criticism for inconsistent enforcement of policies requiring the labeling of AI-generated content, raising concerns about accountability.

The San Francisco Standard