It is made easier for any layman in a home, someone with no professional training, but it is extremely advanced in using AI technology. With the bad impacts of such behavior seen in recent times, LeBron James, a global megastar of the NBA, is crying out about another vexing issue.
Some AI hoax videos circulating massively via social media have portrayed him as pregnant. This is very much amusing, but more likely misleading and insulting. So, he is treading down the path of legal processes to prevent the dissemination of such videos.
What kind of Videos Are Going Viral?
These are notorious viral videos capable of putting forth an AI-induced illusion of different body parts of LeBron as "pregnant." As funny as it all seems, it is deeply disturbing and invokes a scrutiny into personal honour and racial connotation. Therein lies proof of whatever the alleged intent behind the video is: Many have come to believe this was real.
LeBron Responds
LeBron is very soon going to state the gruesome ill-gait of these strange videos. The video-makers have already received legal notice, and social media networks contacted to stop the videos will be seen in the next broadcast.
Importance
Misuse of AI like this means that there will be more terror to follow. Since they may use AI techniques to ruin a person's honour, character, or career, such fake acts are a danger to LeBron and every other internet user; therefore, they need to be warned.
Accountability of the Social Media Houses
Most responsible for such incidents are the various social media platforms, like Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, preventing the spreading of such Deepfake videos in time and dealing rid of the perpetrators.
Whatever said, the step taken by James is praiseworthy. One of the more pertinent questions is whether we are using AI technology wisely. Such steps should also be pursued vigorously to defend celebrities' dignity and spread social awareness. Hence, stringent legal drafts and awareness will control the menace of mass circulation of fake content.
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