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TV presenter Esteve alleges AI-manipulated audio broadcast by La Sexta

Spanish TV presenter Dani Esteve announced legal action against La Sexta, alleging the network broadcast audio of him that was manipulated using AI technology, claiming it damaged his reputation.

30 January 2025 Β· La Sexta Β· Misinformation and synthetic media
30 January 2025
AII-1002-63971
Quick facts
Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Country
Spain
Date
30 January 2025
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What happened

Dani Esteve announced he would take legal action against La Sexta television network for allegedly broadcasting manipulated audio purportedly created using AI technology.

Reported impact

Esteve stated that the broadcast of the manipulated audio damaged his reputation, expressing frustration with what he described as ridiculous conduct.

Classification

Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
Spain
Harm status
Potential harm
Intent
Unknown
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Reputational
Failure modes
Voice clone
Consequences
Litigation
AI systems
Unknown voice synthesis system

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