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Fake Obama warning about 'deep fakes' goes viral
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A realistic-looking video now viewed by millions appears to show former US President Barack Obama -- but it turns out the clip was fabricated using emerging artificial intelligence technology. "Get Out" director Jordan Peele was actually the voice behind the video, in an effort to educate the public about "deep fakes". NBC's Gadi Schwartz has more with the story.
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