In a characteristically bold move, the animated satire South Park has turned its critical gaze towards the burgeoning world of generative AI, using its latest episode to issue a stark warning about the technology's potential for misuse and deception.
A Schoolyard and a White House Plagued by Deepfakes
The episode, which aired on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, unfolds across two primary storylines that highlight the dangers of AI. At South Park Elementary School, the children discover the Sora AI app, which they promptly use to create shockingly explicit deepfake videos of each other and various beloved characters, including Santa Claus and Totoro, engaging in NSFW behaviour.
Meanwhile, in a more sinister plot, tech billionaire Peter Thiel—who is holding Eric Cartman captive—uses the same Sora app to fabricate videos of Eric to send to his mother, falsely assuring her that he is safe. This demonstrates the emotional manipulation made possible by the technology.
Trump's Devious Deepfake Denial
The most politically charged storyline involves former President Donald Trump. Peter Thiel has secretly installed cameras throughout the White House. When footage is leaked showing Trump engaged in a sexual act with Vice President JD Vance, Trump publicly claims the video is merely an AI-generated deepfake.
Fox News is depicted as readily accepting this explanation, showcasing how such claims can muddy the waters of truth. However, not everyone is convinced; Satan, who is pregnant with Trump's "butt baby," sees through the ruse.
The Real-World Context of AI Deception
This fictional narrative lands amidst growing real-world concerns. Tools like Sora and other generative AI platforms are increasingly being used to create convincing fake videos that spread virally online and have, in some instances, successfully fooled news organizations.
The episode serves as a darkly comedic but urgent commentary on this trend, questioning how society will discern fact from fiction in the age of advanced AI. The season of South Park continues with two more episodes scheduled for November 26 and December 10, airing on Comedy Central and streaming the next day on Paramount+.
