Tom Hanks is not informing fans to get their teeth cleaned.

Tom Hanks is not informing fans to get their teeth cleaned.

Oscar-Winning Actor Warns About Dental Plan AI Video

The Oscar-winning actor shared a computer-generated image of himself on Instagram Saturday, warning his followers about a promotional video for a dental plan circulating online.

Hanks Discusses AI and Deepfake Technology

Hanks has previously discussed the rise of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology in the creative industries, saying on an episode of “The Adam Buxton Podcast” that it’s now possible for him to continue acting after his death.

Legal Ramifications of AI and Deepfake

“The Elvis” star explained that “all of the guilds, all of the agencies, and all of the legal firms” are currently in discussion on “the legal ramifications of my face and my voice and everybody else’s being our intellectual property.”

Can People Distinguish Between AI and Real?

Hanks added, “Without a doubt people will be able to tell [that it’s AI], but the question is will they care? There are some people that won’t care, that won’t make that delineation.”