Key takeaways:
- Tom Hanks has warned his fans about a video circulating online that uses AI to falsely give the impression he is involved with a dental plan.
- Hanks has discussed the rise of AI and deepfake technology in the creative industries, saying it’s now possible for him to continue acting after his death.
- AI and deepfake technology have the potential to revolutionize the creative industries, but they also come with risks.
Tom Hanks, the Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in “Toy Story” and “Here,” is warning his fans about a video circulating online that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to falsely give the impression he is involved with a dental plan.
Hanks shared a computer-generated image of himself on Instagram Saturday, cautioning his followers about the video. He said, “There’s a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me.” HuffPost was unable to track down the video and did not immediately hear back from representatives for the actor on a request for further comment.
The image shared by Hanks appears to be an altered version of a 2013 photo taken by Jay L. Clendenin, a photographer for the Los Angeles Times.
Hanks has previously discussed the rise of AI and deepfake technology in the creative industries, saying on an episode of “The Adam Buxton Podcast” that it’s now possible for him to continue acting after his death. He said, “I could be hit by a bus tomorrow and that’s it, but I could still be making movies after I’m gone.”
The actor is set to be “de-aged” by an AI-fueled tool in the upcoming film “Here.” This technology is becoming increasingly popular in the entertainment industry, allowing actors to appear younger or older than their actual age.
AI and deepfake technology have the potential to revolutionize the creative industries, but they also come with risks. Hanks’ warning to his fans is a reminder to be aware of the potential for misuse of this technology.
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