Fake Obama created using AI video tool - BBC News

Researchers at the University of Washington have produced a photorealistic former US President Barack Obama.
Artificial intelligence was used to precisely model how Mr Obama moves his mouth when he speaks.
Their technique allows them to put any words into their synthetic Barack Obama’s mouth.

[oldsouls]

As a film student, I think its amazing. As a citizen I am worried

[Moyopheus]

just don't be evil. I see how this can get dangerous.

[whatdidujustsay]

Crazy. I already knew this was already happening but to see it up front like this is scary.

[rbush]

Man the saying "believe none of what you hear half of what you see" comes to mind when I see this.

[murphman]

I remember a science fiction show about 30 years ago where the president had died, so they reproduced him with this kind technology. And now, here we are.

[ryanm]

"Like all technology, it can be used for a negative purpose." What positive purpose could this technology possibly have?

[jackiecartwright]

This was 6 years ago, gotten only better sonce then!

[simoncarlile]

Oh boy, nothing terrifying about this.

[hadrionics]

2017: This technology will be used extremely maliciously
2020 *D A M E D A N E*

[bitcoinearner]

The most worrying now is anyone can simply create a video of you saying something against the government or an individual that will destroy your identity and lock you up in prison....

[lorenzofortunati]

"Every technology can be used for bad". After thousands of years we still haven't developed a little wisdom on this topic

[dabluedevil]

The development of tech has gone too far. This is scary stuff. Most importantly, this is violation of privacy.

[chrismoltisanti]

"People will use it for negative reasons, we should work to make sure that never happens""". Reeeaaallly that has ever worked. I honestly think it never has worked ever.

[Marylandbrony]

People in 2017: A.I voices of politicians will be used to manipulate the public into misinformation
People in 2023: A.I voices of politicians are being used to create memes and funny videos of Presidents doing normal activities.

[ABirdOnTheMoon]

This should be illegal. I have no idea why people can do that!

[WesWimbo]

Damn 7 years ago. Can’t imagine how bad it’s gotten now

[bruceli]

Videoshop: putting words in my mouth since 2019

[allykins]

You're damn right this is worrying! If we could do this with a certain current president, there's no telling what kind of mayhem can come about!

[Maki-]

They did this on the Max Headroom show in the 80s. Predictive programming!

[c-lyrabbit]

Imagine this being used to declare war. Horrible times ahead