AI Deepfakes Blur Truth in Real-World Video Evidence
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The article argues that advances in AI-generated videos threaten the credibility of visual evidence in politics and law enforcement, using recent Minneapolis police-raid footage as a case study: while real footage can still influence legal outcomes, manipulated media are increasingly capable of sowing doubt and fueling conspiracies, prompting experts to stress vigilant verification and robust documentary practices.
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