AI-generated video

Researchers writing in The Conversation say deepfake content is distorting this year's Victorian state election in Australia. Their analysis identifies which groups of voters are most susceptible to manipulated audio and video, warning that synthetic media could influence how people judge candidates and parties ahead of polling day.

A prominent Japanese anime voice actor has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform hosts videos that use an AI-generated clone of his distinctive baritone voice without his consent. The case is drawing attention to the use of voice actors' voices in AI training and generation, a growing concern in Japan's anime industry, and could set a precedent for performers' rights over their vocal likeness.

SHEIN is running a promotional campaign for its Real Deal Sale that openly advertises its advertising video as AI-generated, while stressing that the discounted offers in the sale are genuine. The tongue-in-cheek messaging, 'The Video Is AI. The Deals Are Real,' has drawn wide attention, with the campaign attracting over 1.6 million likes as shoppers react to the unusual use of artificial intelligence in mainstream retail marketing.

Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman has released a talk examining how large language models affect software security, particularly for open-source projects like the Linux kernel. The discussion covers both the risks LLMs introduce into code review and vulnerability handling, and their potential as tools for maintainers. It is drawing attention from developers weighing the trustworthiness of AI-assisted code.

AI video company Tavus has introduced Griffin, a conversational video model it says is realistic enough to pass a video Turing test. The announcement is drawing attention to how closely AI-generated humans now resemble real people on camera, and to what that means for trust in video, digital identity and online deception.

An Arizona court has thrown out a manslaughter sentence after an AI-generated video was used in the case, in what is believed to be the first such ruling by a U.S. court. The decision is drawing attention from legal and technology observers who are weighing what it means for generative AI tools playing a role in criminal proceedings and sentencing decisions.

Memes joking that AI-generated music videos are to blame for skyrocketing RAM prices are spreading online. The joke plays on the idea that heavy AI production workloads are driving up memory demand and costs, leaving ordinary PC builders to pay the price for viral AI content.

An Arizona court has thrown out a sentence in a case where prosecutors used an AI-generated video showing the deceased victim appearing to speak, according to AP News. The ruling raises questions about whether artificial-intelligence recreations of victims belong in courtrooms. Legal observers are debating the decision's implications for how such technology may be used in sentencing and victim-impact proceedings.

Texas quarterback Arch Manning gave an interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe following backlash over a comment connected to an AI-generated slapping video. The exchange drew wide attention as fans and commentators debated the incident and Manning's response, keeping the young quarterback in the spotlight during a busy stretch of coverage.

A US court has ordered that a man be resentenced after it emerged the judge in his case was influenced by an AI-generated video. The ruling raises fresh concerns about how synthetic media can affect court proceedings and a defendant's right to a fair trial. Commenters are highlighting the case as an early test of how the justice system will handle AI-manipulated evidence.

An AI-generated hoax depicting a venomous snake circulated widely, prompting NBC Bay Area to publish guidance on how to detect fake digital content. The piece walks audiences through practical checks for identifying AI-manipulated images and videos, underlining growing concern over synthetic media and the difficulty of telling real wildlife encounters from fabricated ones online.

US startup Tavus has unveiled Griffin, an AI model for video calls that reportedly fooled 48% of test subjects into believing they were speaking with a real person. The announcement highlights how quickly conversational video avatars are approaching human indistinguishability, raising fresh questions about deception, trust and disclosure in real-time AI-generated video communication.

A developer working in a fintech studio has outlined a five-step validation routine for AI-generated creator videos, arguing that every generation request should pass a contract check — format, permissions, and constraints — before it ever enters the processing queue. The checklist-style write-up is being shared in software engineering and moderation communities, with readers weighing how strict pre-submission validation can reduce failed jobs and moderation headaches in video-heavy fintech products.

AI-generated deepfake fraud is creating new legal liability questions for banks and companies, according to Bloomberg Law. As scammers use convincing fake voices and video to impersonate executives and clients, institutions face growing uncertainty over who bears the losses when payments are authorized by fakes. The report suggests courts and regulators will play a key role in defining responsibility for deepfake-enabled financial crime.

Japanese tech outlet Impress Watch reports the release of WhisperSubTranslate v2.5.1, a tool that uses local AI to transcribe video audio and translate it into subtitles. The digest news roundup also touches on Amazon-related items, jokingly warning not to tell 'Balt' about them, and covers other Apple and LLM-related developments.

The Arizona Court of Appeals has vacated a murder sentence in a Chandler case after an AI-generated video depicting the victim was shown during court proceedings. The ruling raises questions about whether artificial intelligence recreations of victims belong in sentencing hearings, and the case is expected to return to lower court proceedings as the legal debate over AI evidence continues.

AI-generated character art of Lara Croft, the protagonist of the Tomb Raider series, has been shared online tagged with aiart and Tomb Raider hashtags. The post links to a Lara Croft guide page, suggesting the artwork is used as illustrative content. Interest reflects ongoing attention to AI-created fan art of well-known video game characters.

An Arizona Court of Appeals has vacated a sentence in a Chandler road rage case after it emerged that an AI-generated video of the victim was used during proceedings. The ruling raises questions about whether artificial recreations of victims belong in courtrooms and how much weight judges should give them at sentencing.

A new analysis from Recorded Future examines how generative AI and synthetic media are changing social engineering tactics used in fraud and identity theft. The report distinguishes between attacks that scale widely and highly targeted schemes, such as deepfake voice or video calls impersonating executives or relatives. It argues that traditional identity verification methods, which rely on visual or vocal cues, are increasingly unreliable as synthetic content becomes cheap and convincing.

The head of the BBC has revealed he watched an AI-generated episode of Doctor Who, describing it as 'pretty good'. The admission highlights how quickly generative AI tools are now capable of producing television-style content, and raises questions about how broadcasters like the BBC plan to respond as the technology improves.