Summary
A video clip of scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson saying the Earth is flat went viral, but it was actually a deepfake. Tyson confirmed the clip was fake and used to highlight concerns over deepfake technology's ability to spread false information.
Key Facts
- The video clip showing Neil deGrasse Tyson claiming the Earth is flat was a deepfake, not a real statement.
- Tyson explained in his podcast that the video used AI to create a fake version of him speaking.
- Deepfakes use AI to produce content that appears real but isn't, involving images, videos, or sounds.
- The purpose of the clip was to draw attention to the potential dangers of deepfakes in spreading misinformation.
- Tyson has a reputable background in science and has spoken against the idea of the Earth being flat.
- The viral clip was meant to educate people about how advanced AI can mimic reality convincingly.
- Despite the viral spread, Tyson clarified that he never made any claims about the Earth being flat.
