A Filmmaker Made a Sam Altman Deepfake—and Got Unexpectedly Attached

Deepfake technology has been a controversial topic in recent years, with many concerned about the potential for misuse and deception. However, one filmmaker decided to explore the technology in a different way, by creating a deepfake of entrepreneur Sam Altman.

At first, the filmmaker saw the project as a creative experiment, a way to test the limits of the technology and its capabilities. But as the project progressed, he found himself becoming unexpectedly attached to the deepfake version of Altman.

He spent hours perfecting the deepfake, adjusting every detail to make it look as realistic as possible. As he worked, he began to feel a strange sense of connection to the digital creation, almost as if it were a real person.

When the deepfake was finally complete, the filmmaker found himself hesitant to delete it, feeling a strange sense of loss at the idea of saying goodbye to his digital creation. He even considered keeping it as a sort of digital companion, a virtual alter ego of Altman.

The experience made the filmmaker question the ethical implications of deepfake technology and the ways in which it could blur the line between reality and fiction. It also forced him to confront his own feelings of attachment to a digital creation, prompting him to consider the power of technology to shape our relationships and perceptions of the world.

Ultimately, the filmmaker decided to delete the deepfake, recognizing the need to draw a clear line between reality and fantasy. But the experience left him with a newfound respect for the potential of deepfake technology and the need for responsible use and thoughtful consideration of its implications.