Bald eagle 'massaging' its mate? AI deepfakes collide with the laws of the wild

LA Times Saturday 2nd May 2026, 10:00AM 1 min read 4 hours ago

<p>AI wildlife deepfakes are flooding social media, even targeting celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow. Experts warn the "AI slop" poses real-world danger for animals and people.</p>

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