The nation's familiar with a different side of Gareth Southgate, one that has emerged in the fast-paced realm of internet humor.
Within hours following England's victory over the Netherlands in their semi-final match, numerous faux versions of manager Gareth Southgate appeared on social media platforms, presenting an uncharacteristic and profanity-laden post-match commentary from the esteemed team leader.
"Seems like I went a bit too far this time," quips a contrived Southgate in one video circulating on TikTok after England's triumphant semi-final against the Dutch squad, utilizing advanced AI technologies to replicate his voice and manipulate his lower facial features. Anticipate more instances like this come Sunday's final match, regardless of its outcome.
The highly regarded English manager often symbolizes the national spirit; however, in this instance he serves as an illustrative example: a figurehead for a prevalent internet trend – the deepfake meme.
Similar to traditional image editing methods prior to this age, AI-generated mock-up videos utilizing deepfakes have become essential components of online jesters' arsenals.
Read next
Projected Energy Consumption for AI Data Centers Quadruples by 2seemingly in a decade (2030), predicts study
By the end of this decade, the global pursuit for AI technology will demand nearly as much power as Japan does today. However, it's anticipated that only about half of these needs may be satisfied by renewable sources alone.
In the United States specifically, data processing - predominantly
Musk redirects Tesla case resolutions toward conservative Texas legal system under latest contract revisions
X's updated terms of service now direct any legal confrontations initiated by its users to be resolved exclusively within the US district court for Texas' northern region or state courts located in Tarrant county, Texas.
Such venue clauses are standard practice among companies outlining which judicial platform
Investigation Launched by Oversight Agency Regarding Hateful Immigration Content Shared on Social Media Platforms
The Oversight Board is probing Meta's choice to leave two Facebook posts accessible following their recognition that numerous user complaints exist regarding content purportedly hostile towards migrant communities.
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of the board and former Danish prime minister, highlighted how vital it is for them to find