'Yes, I’m alive’: Netanyahu clip ignites debate on AI and deepfake changing narratives of war

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video with US envoy Mike Huckabee, saying “Yes, I’m alive” to debunk viral death rumours during the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict. The rumours, fuelled by a “six fingers” claim and his brief absence, have sparked a wider debate on AI deepfakes, misinformation, and information warfare on platforms like X and Instagram.