Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis has issued a public warning about fake, AI-generated videos circulating on TikTok that falsely depict him in a wheelchair, calling the content a malicious attempt to deceive the public.
In a statement on social media, Mr. Galis, Greece's most celebrated basketball player, urged his followers to be cautious of digitally altered content.
“Although it seems obvious that these are fake, I must point out to everyone to be very careful with TikTok accounts… that create AI videos aimed at deceiving the public,” Mr. Galis wrote. “Obviously, they have no connection whatsoever with reality.”
The misleading videos first appeared when a user posted content showing the retired sports star, who is in good health, confined to a wheelchair.
The incident highlights the growing global challenge of AI-manipulated media being used to create false narratives about public figures.