scott pelley’s AI Clone Becomes the First Anchor to Interview a Virtual President in Real-Time
In a groundbreaking broadcast event that blurred the lines between journalism and simulation, a fully AI-generated version of veteran news anchor Scott Pelley conducted a live, unscripted interview with a deepfake of the U.S. president on a major cable network. The 15-minute segment, aired without disclaimer, triggered a firestorm of debate on media ethics and the future synthesized reality of news, with Pelley himself expressing discomfort over his digital doppelgänger's role.