Tom Hanks Raises Alarm Over AI-Generated Dental Plan Ad Featuring His Image

Tom Hanks has warned that an advertisement featuring him promoting a dental plan is actually an artificial intelligence (AI) fake. Hanks expressed his concerns about the growing power and sophistication of AI systems, which can create realistic virtual versions of real people known as deepfakes. Deepfakes have been used to scam people, create revenge porn, and spread online misinformation. The use of AI in the entertainment industry has also raised fears about job displacement. Hanks discussed the potential for AI to extend the careers of performing artists, but also acknowledged the challenges it poses. The issue of AI-generated content has been central to recent strikes by Hollywood actors and writers.