Tom Hanks warns fans about his AI-generated version in fake advertisement. Know what happened

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks has warned his fans and followers that an AI version of him is promoting a dental plan in an advertisement, with which he has nothing to do. Sharing an Instagram post, he said, "There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me. I have nothing to do with it."

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Tom Hanks expresses concerns

Earlier, in an episode of 'The Adam Buxton Podcast', the actor discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and deep fake technology in the creative industries and said jokingly that it is now possible for him to continue acting even after his death.

Acting after death?

The 'Elvis' star said, "Anybody can now recreate themselves at any age they are by way of AI or deep fake technology. I could be hit by a bus tomorrow and that’s it, but performances can go on and on and on and on.”

'Artistic challenge'

He said further that outside the understanding of Artificial Intelligence and deepfake, there’ll be nothing to tell you that it’s not me and me alone. Expressing concerns over the situation, the 'Forrest Gump' actor said that it was going to have some degree of lifelike quality and it could pose an artistic challenge.

Faked AI images

Experts have expressed concerns that faked AI images and videos of politicians are exacerbating the problem of online misinformation. Many politicians including former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are among those who have been targeted.

WGA on AI

Considering the potential threat of AI, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), which represents screenwriters, recently reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to bring their industrial action to an end. Fear of being displaced by AI helped create a wave of strikes that have disrupted Hollywood. Shows like 'Stranger Things' and the 'Last of Us' were affected.

Besides, it is also apprehended that the AI video manipulation can also be used in non-controversial ways like, the pioneering virtual concerts featuring the band Abba.

FAQs:

Q1. What has Tom Hanks said about fake endorsement?
A1. Tom Hanks has warned his fans and followers that an AI version of him is promoting a dental plan in an advertisement, with which he has nothing to do.

Q2. What has Tom Hanks said on 'The Adam Buxton Podcast' about AI?
A2. Tom Hanks in 'The Adam Buxton Podcast', discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and deep fake technology in the creative industries and said jokingly that now it is now possible for him to continue acting even after his death.