US EditionViral Audio of JD Vance allegedly criticising Elon Musk is fake
- Vice President JD Vance denied the authenticity of an audio clip shared on X that allegedly captured him criticizing Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency .
- The audio clip, which gained nearly two million views, supposedly depicted Vance expressing frustration with Musk's actions as a special government employee.
- The alleged audio included a voice resembling Vance saying, "Everything that he’s doing is getting criticized in the media," and "If he wants to tank the economy and his cars, maybe that's what he deserves."
- Vance and his communications director, William Martin, asserted the audio was a "fake AI-generated clip," with Martin stating, "This audio is 100% fake and most certainly not the Vice President."
- Experts, including Northwestern University's computer science professor Subrahmanian, suggested the audio was likely created using AI-based voice synthesis technologies, while others like Religious leader Talbert Swan argued the denial indicated authenticity, highlighting the increasing sophistication of audio deepfakes and fabricated leaks targeting high-profile figures.
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Viral Audio of JD Vance allegedly criticising Elon Musk is fake
Is there a rift between the U.S. Vice President and Elon Musk? That's what a viral audio recording allegedly of J.D. Vance is suggesting. But the extract is a deepfake generated by artificial intelligence. Over the years, this technology has become increasingly sophisticated, as France 24's Charlotte Hughes explains
Viral Posts Share Phony 'Leaked' Audio of Vance Criticizing Musk
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. Quick Take Vice President JD Vance has said White House adviser Elon Musk has made “mistakes” in his work with the Department of Government Efficiency. But social media posts are sharing what experts said is a manipulated audio clip that purports to be Vance making much harsher remarks about Musk. The vice president’s spokesperson called the clip “100% fake.” Full Story In an interv…
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