Ever since Tom Cruise’s deepfakes went viral on TikTok, the tech involved has been a huge source of discussion. While the videos made using Cruise’s likeness are all hilarious and go hand in hand with an incredible impression of the actor, some have raised questions about the pros and cons of such technology. Of course, one also has to wonder what the A-lister himself thinks of music videos. Now, the creator of the viral content is sharing what Cruise himself thinks about releasing catchy clips.
Miles Fisher, the creative mind behind the videos, started creating the fake Tom Cruise videos as an art project under the TikTok account. DeepTomCruise. Now Fisher is the co-founder of a growing AI software company. As for Cruise’s videos, Fisher approached the Mission Impossible actor once the videos garnered widespread attention online. And as the tech-savvy content creator explained to CoinDesk, there seems to be no hard feelings from the actor when it comes to digital recreations:
[It] it was started in an effort to raise awareness about fake media and the potential for what could happen. Obviously [deepfake] Tom Cruise is kind of irreverent, fun and entertaining content. When it suddenly exploded, we contacted Tom Cruise’s team and in the end they had no problems.
For the uninitiated, “deepfakes” are created when someone uses AI to put a person’s face on another person’s body to make it appear that someone is performing an action they never participated in. Miles Fisher’s videos turned out to be harmless and portrayed him. (with Tom Cruise face) playing golf or giving a pep talk in front of the mirror. The technology is so advanced that many can’t tell that Cruise isn’t actually the one in the video.
They risky business star isn’t the only celebrity to dabble in deepfake technology, either. Videos of a fake Keanu Reeves have also gone viral on TikTok, confusing fans in the process. Another clip showed Bill Hader’s impressions taken to the next level, with Hader digitally added to scenes from the Terminator. It’s hard to tell if Hader and Reeves are as cool as he is about all of this. best weapon actors. Technology is getting more and more advanced, and while many of these videos are silly and funny, some have wondered if this technology could be dangerous.
While the potential dangers are still being assessed, Miles Fisher is just having fun with his Tom Cruise videos and it’s great that the movie star is okay with the content. Although the actor does not have a TikTok account, the fake version of Cruise is more than enough to provide users with entertainment that simulates what the actor could share if he were on the platform. However, I’m still hoping for a collaboration between Fisher and the real Cruise, because I’m sure they’ll find something fun together.
You can catch the real Tom Cruise in the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: nonconformist, currently streaming with a Paramount+ subscription. He also does other death-defying stunts Mission: Impossible – Mortal Judgment Part 1which opens in theaters on July 14, 2023. For more info on what other movies are streaming and in theaters this year, be sure to check out 24 News Bulletin’s 2023 Movies Release Schedule.
Source: Cinemablend
