Deepfake: Piers Morgan And Oprah Winfrey's AI Generated False Video Surfaces Online

Renowned television personality Piers Morgan on Saturday raised concerns after an AI-generated fake video featuring him and Oprah Winfrey surfaced online. The viral video, which is a deceptive advertisement, falsely shows Morgan and Winfrey endorsing a self-help course created by Wesley Virgin.

The purported course, titled Genie Script's Manifestation, claimed to empower individuals to take charge of their lives and achieve their desires.

The deepfake video featuring Morgan endorses an ancient scripture promising wealth and prosperity. However, when reported, YouTube removed the misleading fake video.

Expressing unease over the incident, Morgan highlighted the alarming capability of technology to deceive individuals. He voiced apprehensions that unsuspecting consumers might be misled into purchasing products under the false impression of celebrity endorsement.

Similarly, a separate fake advertisement circulated on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, presenting a manipulated video of Oprah Winfrey purportedly endorsing the same course. Winfrey swiftly clarified that she had not endorsed the product.

Additionally, in another instance, a video featuring Nigella Lawson, a renowned food writer and TV personality, was utilized in a fake advertisement. The fabricated voiceover falsely claimed that Lawson had benefitted from Wesley Virgin's course, further exacerbating concerns surrounding the spread of misinformation.

These deceptive advertisements underscore the pressing issue of false endorsements by public figures, leading unsuspecting consumers astray. It serves as a stark reminder to exercise caution and discernment when encountering content online.