Scary new ‘deepfake’ video method can mimic mannerisms

A new method in “deepfakes” can take the “style” or “likeness” of one person or object and transfer it to another, a potentially nefarious method that could take the fake news epidemic to unfounded territory.

Deepfakes are fake videos that have been manipulated by artificial intelligence to make someone or something appear as something else. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University expanded on this technology and used a machine-learning algorithm to imprint the facial expressions and mannerisms from one video’s subject to another.

https://nypost.com/2018/09/12/scary-new-deepfake-video-method-can-mimic-mannerisms/

Debra Messing tells Susan Sarandon to 'shut the fuck up' over Trump

On Wednesday, Messing, of "Will & Grace" fame, took to social media, slamming Sarandon in a series of tweets over a Variety interview headlined, "Donald Trump has, if anything, inspired more women and people of color to run for office, says actress Susan Sarandon."

"STFU SUSAN," wrote Messing, 50. "Oh yes, PLEASE let’s give Trump CREDIT. I mean how else are you able to walk out on the street."

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/09/12/debra-messing-tells-fellow-actress-susan-sarandon-to-shut-f-up-over-trump.html