A series of hyperrealistic deepfake videos of Tom Cruise went viral on TikTok, showcasing the power of AI-generated media and raising concerns about identity theft, digital impersonation, and misinformation in entertainment.

The claim that hyperrealistic deepfake videos of Tom Cruise went viral on TikTok is accurate. These videos were created by visual effects artist Chris Ume using AI technology and a Cruise impersonator, Miles Fisher, and they gained significant attention for their realism, raising concerns about digital impersonation and misinformation CNN. The videos were intended as a demonstration of AI capabilities and were not meant to deceive, but they highlighted the potential for misuse of deepfake technology in identity theft and misinformation The Verge. While the videos were within TikTok's rules for parody, they sparked discussions about the need for regulations on AI-generated media The Guardian.