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Are you sure Kimmel's clip was real? AI nighttime deepfakes are spreading online

Tuugo30 August 2026 at 12:19

Jimmy Kimmel is currently on summer vacation from his ABC late-night talk show, but a deepfake video of him circulating online has confused viewers who didn't realize the content was fake. The case raises concerns about the use of artificial intelligence to create realistic videos of public figures during their absences. Experts warn that deepfake technology is becoming increasingly accessible and difficult to detect, representing a challenge for identifying disinformation. The article suggests that casual fans can be easily deceived by these manipulated videos, especially when the person is temporarily out of the spotlight.

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