When Pixels Tell Lies: AI, News, and the Erosion of Truth

It’s getting harder to tell what’s real online, especially when it comes to news and true crime stories on platforms like YouTube. Artificial intelligence is now so advanced that AI-generated videos can look and sound exactly like legitimate reporting or documentary-style true crime narratives. As someone who’s spent decades in technology, I’m increasingly concerned about this trend.

Think about it: AI can now create incredibly convincing videos, complete with synthesized voices, realistic avatars, and even fabricated footage. When these are used to present news stories or delve into real-life criminal cases, the lines blur. We might see an AI-generated anchor delivering