Professor Alan Read from King's College London became a target of a deepfake video featuring his likeness, criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron. This incident highlights the rise of synthetic videos linked to Russian disinformation campaigns, raising concerns about their impact on political influence and elections in the West. Experts warn that the sophistication and volume of these deepfakes pose a significant challenge to current governance and safety measures. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)