"Putin's Encounter with AI Deepfake Raises Questions about Body Doubles"

During his end-of-year press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin was surprised to see an AI deepfake of himself on the big screen, created by a student from Saint Petersburg State University. The digital likeness asked Putin about the dangers of AI and the use of body doubles, prompting a rare hesitation from the Russian leader. Putin responded by asserting that only he should resemble himself and speak with his voice. The incident provided a lighthearted moment in an otherwise serious conference, where Putin addressed topics such as the Ukraine conflict, Russia's economic policy, and relations with the West and China.