Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Kamala Harris deepfake (Aug 2024)
A manipulated audio and video clip of Kamala Harris was shared by Elon Musk on X, sparking debate about deepfakes and their regulation. The deepfake, viewed over 150 million times, included edited clips and comments…
- Incident date
- Aug 2024
- Target
- Kamala Harris
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A manipulated audio and video clip of Kamala Harris was shared by Elon Musk on X, sparking debate about deepfakes and their regulation. The deepfake, viewed over 150 million times, included edited clips and comments on diversity, Biden, and border policies. Similar deepfakes targeting other politicians have also emerged.