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On May 1, 2025, an Arizona court accepted a deep‑fake video of murder victim Chris Pelkey, created by his sister and friends, as part of the sentencing hearing, sparking debate over AI ethics, legal impact, and the technology's potential for both compassion and manipulation.
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