This Neil deGrasse Tyson deepfake is the most 'terrifying' yet
2025-11-01
indy100.com
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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shared a highly realistic AI-generated deepfake video of himself falsely claiming the Earth is flat, to warn about the dangers of deepfake technology. The incident highlights the growing risk of AI-generated misinformation and the difficulty in distinguishing real from fake content online.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The article explicitly mentions the use of AI-generated deepfake technology to create a realistic but fake video of a public figure. Although no direct harm is reported, the potential for such deepfakes to mislead, deceive, or be used in scams is clearly articulated, indicating a plausible risk of harm in the future. Therefore, this event fits the definition of an AI Hazard, as the AI system's use could plausibly lead to harm such as misinformation or scams, but no harm has yet materialized according to the article.[AI generated]