Interesting investigation into how two technologies -- generative AI and some creepy, involuntary video editing introduced by YouTube -- led to some very weird and not quite real concert footage from Will Smith. It was noticeably uncanny for now, and in an unimportant context, but it's a sign of where video manipulation of real events is headed.
Will Smith's concert crowds are real, but AI is blurring the lines - Waxy.org
Will Smith is being accused of generating fake fans with AI, but it's complicated: the crowds are real, but the videos were manipulated by Smith's team and YouTube itself.
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