Digitally altered videos of celebrities, say

Answer:

DEEPFAKES

Hint:

Think of AI-generated footage that can make someone appear to say or do things they never did, often used in misinformation. The term combines "deep learning" with a word for imitation.

Explanation:

This clue points to "DEEPFAKES," which are realistic but fake videos created using AI to swap faces or voices—often targeting celebrities. The word "digitally altered" hints at the manipulation, while "videos of celebrities" narrows it down to a common use case. "Say" is just a filler word to smooth the clue, not part of the wordplay.

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