“In the two months since Sora arrived, deceptive videos have surged on TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, according to experts who track them. The deluge has raised alarm over a new generation of disinformation and fakes.”
– Steven Lee Myers and Stuart A. Thompson
Deceptive A.I.-generated videos are blurring the line between reality and fabrication in a new wave of mis- and disinformation. The New York Times reports that companies have been replying on conributors to label AI-generated content, but critics are calling on the platforms to take responsibility to moderate their content.
They describe how fakery is being used for political manipulation, foreign influence operations, and to stir outrage, fooling readers and even a major news outlet.
A.I. Videos Have Flooded Social Media. No One Was Ready. | THE NEW YORK TIMES | December 8, 2025 | by Steven Lee Myers and Stuart A. Thompson