US killer's sentence quashed because of AI video of victim shown in court

US killer's sentence quashed because of AI video of victim shown in court

An American court overturned a murder conviction after defense attorneys introduced a deep‑fake video depicting the victim, arguing it could have influenced jurors. The judge ruled the AI‑generated footage compromised the fairness of the trial, leading to the sentence being vacated pending a new hearing. The case highlights growing legal challenges surrounding synthetic media evidence.

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