A Maryland high school principal was fired after using artificial intelligence to create a deepfake video of himself criticizing staff members. The video, which was shown at a faculty meeting, featured the principal’s image and voice but the words were generated by AI. The principal admitted to creating the video and said he intended it as a way to “get people’s attention” about issues he saw at the school. However, the school district condemned the use of deepfake technology, calling it “unacceptable” and a violation of ethics. The incident highlights the growing concerns around the potential misuse of AI-generated content, particularly deepfakes, which can be used to spread misinformation or defame individuals.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/us/pikesville-principal-maryland-deepfake-cec/index.html