Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
  Post removed Sun Nov 16, 2025, 12:27 AM Yesterday

Post removed

17 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

highplainsdem

(59,047 posts)
2. That's an AI deepfake, as are the other "Obama" videos there.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 12:44 AM
Yesterday

From the video description on YouTube:

"Most People Don’t Realize What Just Emerged About Trump & Epstein" | Obama

⚠️Disclaimer:
This is an independent, fan-created channel and is not affiliated with Barack Obama, his campaign, or any political organization.

Our content draws on public speeches, verified reporting, and historical analysis, presented for educational and analytical purposes only.

We use voiceover narration, storytelling, and dramatized reenactments to make complex political news more accessible, emotionally engaging, and thought-provoking. All visuals and voices are original productions created by us, and do not feature or portray Barack Obama himself.

Our mission is to promote civic understanding and thoughtful dialogue while maintaining respect for all public figures. We are committed to responsible sharing of public information and to upholding fair-use principles and journalistic integrity.

highplainsdem

(59,047 posts)
5. It's an AI deepfake, an atrocity, a misuse of Obama's image and voice. It does not belong here or anywhere.
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 12:57 AM
Yesterday

Please delete it. This really should be alerted on.

highplainsdem

(59,047 posts)
12. The exploitative fool who has that YouTube channel is using Obama as a puppet, and those disgusting
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:14 AM
Yesterday

deepfakes have already fooled a lot of people, as you can see from the YouTube comments.

This is fraud, and mistreatment of a respected former president.

highplainsdem

(59,047 posts)
6. This is from YouTuber @CosmicYard, who's acting terribly unethically to create deepfakes. Noting the
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:00 AM
Yesterday

name here in case any more of this crap shows up.

Coldwater

(626 posts)
9. As you mentioned the disclaimer reads
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:05 AM
Yesterday

Our mission is to promote civic understanding and thoughtful dialogue while maintaining respect for all public figures. We are committed to responsible sharing of public information and to upholding fair-use principles and journalistic integrity

highplainsdem

(59,047 posts)
10. That part is bullshit. This sort of deepfake shows zero respect and zero integrity. I just quoted that creep's
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:09 AM
Yesterday

disclaimer to make it clear to you that this is a deepfake.

Delete it.

rampartd

(3,046 posts)
13. What an incredibly presidential address
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:16 AM
Yesterday

i kind of hope we can see a response from dear leader on this one.

he has accused obama of treason in the past, has he not?

rampartd

(3,046 posts)
17. That AI should be nominated for the nobel prize
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:23 AM
Yesterday

imagine if that technology could be turned to evil purposes!

or used by the antifa terrorists?

highplainsdem

(59,047 posts)
16. Yes. I was just trying to decide what category to alert under. I am going to post about this in Community Help,
Sun Nov 16, 2025, 01:20 AM
Yesterday

because this sort of deepfake should never be acceptable here.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Post removed