Putin Confronted by AI-Generated Deepfake of Himself

The Russian President Asserts Only One Person Should Resemble Him and Speak with His Voice

Russian President Vladimir Putin was confronted by an AI-generated deepfake of himself during a press conference, where he was asked about the dangers of AI and the rumors of him using body doubles.
The deepfake was reportedly created by a student in St. Petersburg, and Putin responded by asserting that only one person should resemble him and speak with his voice.
Experts warn that the deepfake technology is improving rapidly, posing a risk that videos of political leaders could become untrustworthy in the future.
Deepfakes have been used to make it seem like celebrities are endorsing products, and world leaders like Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and President Joe Biden have been victims of deepfakes.
Some states have passed legislation banning malicious deepfakes, but it is unlikely to stop the content from being created.