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February 18, 2026·10 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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The episode examines the political and cultural fallout from emerging AI-generated video technology, spotlighting a viral clip of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting, which was created using AI. It explores how this technology threatens creative industries and raises urgent questions about

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Tom CruiseBrad PittStephen ColbertJames TallaricoJoy Reid

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ByteDanceCBS

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Artificial IntelligenceBreaking NewsElectionsFuture Of WorkPolitical NewsTech News

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