A fabricated AI audio clip of a US high school principal led to allegations of racism and anti-Semitism.

A fabricated audio clip of a US high school principal caused outrage, leading to allegations of racism and anti-Semitism. The incident highlights the ease with which AI and editing tools can be misused to impersonate individuals. A disgruntled staff member was charged with creating the recording, which surfaced in January, using artificial intelligence. This case demonstrates the perils of realistic deepfakes as laws struggle to catch up.