Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Facebook's fake ICE videos

Nov 15, 2025
Hyper-realistic fake videos of ICE raids are spreading like wildfire on social media, amassing millions of views while Meta remains conspicuously quiet. Learn how to identify these AI-generated clips, which spring from a single source. Additionally, dive into the myths of an Internet kill switch and discover why cloud service dominance doesn't jeopardize online stability. Kim shares tales of a dangerous Galaxy Ring battery malfunction and weighs in on the accuracy of popular wearables. Stay informed and entertained with these tech insights!
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ANECDOTE

Personal Savings From Rocket Money

  • Kim Komando recounts saving $435 after using Rocket Money to find and cancel unwanted subscriptions.
  • She describes the app as a dashboard-like personal assistant that alerts to unusual charges and bill increases.
INSIGHT

Deepfakes Exploit Existing Political Anger

  • Hyper-realistic political deepfakes tap into existing activist anger to gain traction quickly.
  • The viral spread shows how persuasive AI-crafted visuals can be even without platform intervention.
INSIGHT

AI-Generated ICE Raid Videos Go Viral

  • Meta-hosted videos are using AI to create hyper-realistic ICE raid footage that inflames political anger.
  • These fabricated clips have reached about 4 million real views while Meta remains publicly silent.
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