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.
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