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Victor Davis Hanson: AI Is Hijacking My Image

Episode length: 8m

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Artificial intelligence is being used to steal voices, faces, and reputations. Victor Davis Hanson knows this firsthand.

Hanson explains the growing problem of AI-generated deepfake videos that falsely use his image, voice, and setting to promote ideas he has never expressed and often strongly disagrees with. He breaks down this dishonest and unethical practice and why it’s harmful to public discourse on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words."

(0:00) Introduction
(0:16) The Rise of Deepfake Technology
(0:45) AI Hijacks Hanson
(1:29) Motivations Behind Deepfake Creators
(2:07) Impact
(5:56) Conclusion

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*This content was recorded by Victor Davis Hanson prior to his Dec. 30 medical operation.

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Host:
Rob Bluey
Guest:
VDVictor Davis Hanson