Rossiya

Kremlin-backed artist uses AI deepfakes and stirs controversy

Kremlin-backed artist Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, has made extensive use of AI deepfakes in his latest music video 'Mother Russia' ('Rossiya – Mama'). This has stirred much controversy. While many countries are attempting to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in art in order to protect artists' integrity, intellectual property and even their voices, one Russian artist has taken a different approach.