AI-generated deepfake videos falsely depict Nikos Galis in wheelchair
AI-generated deepfake videos depicting Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis in a wheelchair due to arthritis circulated on TikTok. Galis publicly denied the false content and warned social media users about accounts creating deceptive AI videos.
What happened
AI-generated videos circulated on TikTok depicting Nikos Galis, a Greek basketball legend, sitting in a wheelchair due to arthritis.
The videos were false and did not reflect reality.
Reported impact
Galis issued a public statement urging social media users to be careful with accounts that create AI videos designed to deceive people.
Index analysis
The deepfake videos were created using AI video generation technology and deliberately spread on TikTok to mislead the public.
Governance controls
Galis called on users to be vigilant against AI-generated misinformation on social media platforms, particularly TikTok.
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