The launch of an AI-powered tool that enables users to create realistic face swap videos was met with a chorus of concerns about its potential misuse.

DeepFaceLive uses deep learning algorithms to swap faces in videos, creating highly realistic and convincing results.

However, critics raised concerns that the tool could be used for malicious purposes, including the creation of fake videos that could be used to manipulate or deceive people; the generation and spread of misinformation or propaganda; and the harassment or bullying of individuals by creating fake videos that appear to show them doing or saying something they did not.

Some voiced concerns about the potential for DeepFaceLive to be used to create non-consensual and explicit content, such as fake videos that appear to show individuals engaging in explicit activities without their consent.

The launch of the tool sparked a debate about the ethics of AI-powered face swapping technology. It was also seen to highlight the need for regulation to prevent its misuse.