US EditionGabbard Refers Obama-Era Officials to DOJ as Trump Shares AI Arrest Deepfake
UNITED STATES, JUL 23 – Trump shared an AI-generated video showing Obama’s arrest to support claims of a fabricated Russia investigation, following Tulsi Gabbard’s release of over 100 related documents.
- In a viral deepfake, President Donald Trump reposted an AI-generated video on Truth Social on Sunday, July 20, showing Obama in handcuffs in the Oval Office, with the YMCA song playing.
- Amid intensifying accusations, Tulsi Gabbard alleged a 'treasonous conspiracy' and on July 18 announced referral of Obama officials to the DOJ, after releasing declassified materials last week.
- Using artificial intelligence, it begins with `No one, especially the President, is above the law.`, and it was posted without a disclaimer.
- Critics warn this AI-generated deepfake could become a `deadly political tool`, prompting calls for clearer labeling and election-law updates.
- Experts urge lawmakers and social media firms to intervene before AI-generated deepfake videos sway public opinion or spark unrest, as debates over regulation intensify and the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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Deepfakes pose serious threat to American democracy
President Donald Trump recently posted an AI-generated depiction of former President Barack Obama being arrested and handcuffed in the Oval Office as a gleeful Trump looks on. I have seen more obnoxious deep fakes coming from both parties. But this…
Comment: Trump’s deepfake video of Obama ‘arrest’ seeks distraction
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington What better way to pull attention from Trump’s troubles than to return to his obsession with Obama? Comment: Trump’s deepfake video of Obama ‘arrest’ seeks distraction Wire Service
Deepfakes, AI, and existing laws
Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a recent rise of “deepfakes,” in which AI is used to manipulate or fabricate audio, video, or images with realistic accuracy. The highly realistic depiction of deepfakes technology has led to fears of potential misuse, such as harming others’ reputations through deliberate misrepresentation or spreading misinformation online. Thirty-nine states have passed laws regulat…
Trump deflects from questions about Epstein probe with accusations about Obama
The Justice Department on Tuesday said it is in touch with an attorney for Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to try to arrange a meeting with her in the coming days. President Trump said he thought the development “sounds appropriate,” though he also claimed to know nothing about it.Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the plan on social media, saying that the department is seeking any information…
Trump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence report - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump rehashed longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed much of his first term, lashing out Tuesday following a new report
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