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Royal Family Battles Deepfakes as Celebrities Urge AI Caution

10/28/2025

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AI-generated deepfake videos of the British royal family have gained popularity on social media, featuring the late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joined global celebrities to sign a letter urging tech companies to halt development of "superintelligent" AI, citing risks to economic and civil liberties.
The royal family faces misinformation campaigns, including Russian-linked accounts spreading conspiracy theories, while William and Kate advocate reduced screen time.

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AI-generated deepfake videos of the British royal family have gained popularity on social media, featuring the late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joined global celebrities to sign a letter urging tech companies to halt development of "superintelligent" AI, citing risks to economic and civil liberties.
The royal family faces misinformation campaigns, including Russian-linked accounts spreading conspiracy theories, while William and Kate advocate reduced screen time.