A viral video using advanced AI technology seamlessly swapped a creator's face and body with Stranger Things stars, garnering over 14 million views and raising alarm among experts about the rapid evolution of deepfake capabilities. Researchers warn that full-body character swapping significantly increases risks of impersonation scams, political disinformation, and corporate espionage due to the ease of producing highly realistic synthetic media. Experts call for urgent collaboration among developers, platforms, regulators, and users to implement effective detection, safeguards, and liability frameworks to manage the growing threat.
