In the Veo 3 video, Smith’s face moves more naturally as he eats spaghetti with a fork and chews. He stares into the camera for the duration of the eight-second video. Advertisement ...

From “Oppenheimer” memes, to his glum interview face, to viral maxi skirts emblazoned with his image, the internet-hating actor staged an ironic takeover in 2023.

The Vance meme phenomenon isn’t just an internet joke — it’s a collision of politics, technology and online culture, Cohen said. AI and face-altering apps like Facetune have made it easier ...