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Trevor Lawrence’s Viral “Haircut” is a Lesson in Deepfakes: This Week in Scams
Trevor Lawrence didn’t actually cut his hair. But millions of people thought he did. The Jacksonville Jaguars recently released a viral schedule announcement video that appeared to show their star quarterback chopping off his signature long blond hair. The clip spread quickly online, pulling in nearly 4 million views on X and triggering reactions from fans, friends, and even Lawrence’s grandmother. The catch? It wasn’t real. …
