The prevalence of social media has created a world where visual evidence is no longer reliable, and the emergence of voice cloning technology is making it easier to spread false information. A recent report by NewsGuard uncovered a video on TikTok featuring a fake voice of former US President Barack Obama, which received over 50,000 views. This video was part of a network of 17 TikTok accounts that use hyper-realistic audio AI voice technology to create fake voiceovers, generating over 330 million views and 14.5 million likes since June 2023.

The use of AI voice manipulation has the potential to lead to political disinformation and the spread of fake news, despite attempts by platforms like TikTok to identify and label AI-generated content. It is essential to remain vigilant in protecting the truth in the digital age as AI technology continues to advance.