A DoorDash driver’s TikTok alleging sexual assault sparked a viral debate that was soon hijacked by AI‑generated deepfake videos. Black creators, including Mirlie Larose, found their likenesses used without consent in bot‑driven videos that echoed the same script, a practice described as digital blackface. Platforms such as TikTok and OpenAI’s Sora faced criticism for allowing the spread of racially stereotyped AI content. Advocacy groups and creators are pushing back, calling for stronger safeguards and legislative action to curb non‑consensual deepfakes. Leia mais →