Concerns have been raised about AI-generated human avatars being used to promote repressive regimes and criminal enterprises. The London-based startup Synthesia, valued at $1 billion, has been accused of deploying its technology to support the military coup in Burkina Faso. Well-groomed AI anchors were used in propaganda videos on platforms like Telegram, urging people to rally behind the junta-leader turned president. Meanwhile, the actual humans whose body language was used to create the AI models are speaking up, feeling betrayed and experiencing negative impacts on their mental health.

Source: https://www.wionews.com/world/fake-videos-of-ai-avatars-were-used-to-promote-brutal-regimes-now-actors-behind-them-are-speaking-up-768333