Nytimes Daniel Cormier's X Account Hacked, AI Deepfakes Involve Eric Trump
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- •Daniel Cormier's X account was hacked, resulting in fake messages involving Eric Trump.
- •Eric Trump confirmed the messages were AI-generated deepfakes and denied any communication with Cormier.
- •The incident raises concerns about misinformation and potential insider trading in sports.
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier's X account was hacked, leading to the circulation of fake direct messages that appeared to show Eric Trump soliciting insider information about UFC Freedom 250. Cormier denied the authenticity of the messages, stating they were fabricated and a result of the hack. Eric Trump also responded, confirming that the screenshots were AI-generated deepfakes and that he had never communicated with Cormier. The incident raised concerns about the implications of deepfake technology in misinformation and potential insider trading. Cormier deleted the original post shortly after sharing it, and the UFC declined to comment on the situation. The incident highlights ongoing issues with cybersecurity and the manipulation of digital communications.
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