A Texas quarterback has apologized for laughing during a press conference after an AI-generated video surfaced showing his coach depicted in a physical altercation with an ESPN reporter. The incident sparked criticism, with the player acknowledging his "insensitive comment" about the controversial digital creation. Manning clarified that the situation was not a laughing matter, though the context of his remarks and the full apology remain under discussion. The response comes amid growing scrutiny over the ethical implications of AI-manipulated media in sports.


Texas quarterback Arch Manning issued an apology Tuesday after he laughed during a press conference this week about an AI-generated video depicting his coach, Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe. Referencing the press conference on Monday, Manning said he made an "insensitive comment about an AI video." "There is nothing funny about it," he...