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NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 30, 2026San Diego

AI-generated deepfakes of late-night television hosts are spreading on social media

AI-generated videos featuring late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart are circulating online. These specific types of deepfakes are noted for being easier to produce and potentially more disruptive than other forms of AI-generated content.

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Why It Matters

The proliferation of realistic AI-generated videos of public figures increases the risk of misinformation spreading on social media platforms.

Key Facts

  • AI-generated deepfakes featuring late-night TV hosts are currently spreading on social media.
  • Deepfakes of late-night hosts are easier to create than other types of AI-generated videos.
  • These specific deepfakes are identified as potentially more disruptive than other forms of AI-generated content.

Who's Mentioned

personHany Farid“Dartmouth College computer science professor specializing in deepfakes.”personLouis Tompros“Intellectual property litigator.”personJimmy Kimmel“Late-night talk show host frequently targeted by AI deepfakes.”organizationMeta“Parent company of Instagram and Facebook.”personJon Stewart“Late-night TV host featured in AI deepfakes.”organizationYouTube“Platform hosting deepfake content.”personDonald Trump“President frequently featured in AI-generated deepfake content.”organizationABC“Network airing Jimmy Kimmel Live!.”organizationTikTok“Platform hosting deepfake content.”personJed Rosenzweig“Founder and editor of LateNighter.com.”