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Tyson Warns: Deepfakes Threaten Reality and Authenticity

11/2/2025

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Neil deGrasse Tyson (American astrophysicist) addressed AI deepfakes in his YouTube video It’s Getting Harder To Know What’s Real.
He shared a deepfake claiming the earth is flat and quickly disavowed it: that was not me.
Tyson warned deepfakes are becoming more realistic and can deceive viewers who cannot verify authenticity.
He noted deepfakes are harmless when parody but problematic when authenticity is uncertain, urging awareness.

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Story summary

Neil deGrasse Tyson (American astrophysicist) addressed AI deepfakes in his YouTube video It’s Getting Harder To Know What’s Real.
He shared a deepfake claiming the earth is flat and quickly disavowed it: that was not me.
Tyson warned deepfakes are becoming more realistic and can deceive viewers who cannot verify authenticity.
He noted deepfakes are harmless when parody but problematic when authenticity is uncertain, urging awareness.