AI-Generated Deepfakes Flood YouTube: A New Battleground for Misinformation

YouTube is awash with AI-generated fake interview videos, some mimicking the voices and appearances of celebrities, raising public concerns. These videos often feature controversial topics to incite outrage and sharing, thereby generating traffic and revenue. Creators leverage AI to lower content production barriers and amplify reach through duplication and multi-channel publishing. While some creators claim the videos are fictional, their purpose isn't purely artistic, but rather economically driven. This highlights the information security risks posed by AI misuse and the challenges of platform regulation.