Deepfakes: Cool Tech, Scary Potential?

Deepfakes: Cool Tech, Scary Potential?

By: Dishan Bashitha NexGen Blog

Deepfakes, those super realistic fake videos made with AI, are everywhere these days. They're kinda fun, but also raise some big questions. Could they be used to lie about elections or mess with people's trust in the news? And what about your own personal image? Could someone use your face in a deepfake to cause trouble?

Fake News & Democracy in Trouble, Who Owns Your Face?

Imagine a fake video of a politician saying something crazy, or a news report about a disaster that never happened. Deepfakes make this possible, which could shake up elections and make it hard to know what's real online. They could also be used to bully or blackmail people.

Deepfakes blur the lines of privacy. With this tech, anyone's face could be put in a fake video. That's why we need rules to protect people from having their image misused. Learning how to spot deepfakes is also important, so we're not fooled by them.

Finding the Balance: Innovation with Responsibility

Deepfakes are a powerful tool, but like any tool, they can be used for good or bad. We need to be smart about developing this tech and make sure it's used ethically. This means creating ways to find deepfakes, having clear rules about how they're made, and teaching people how to be media savvy. By working together, we can make sure deepfakes are a force for good, not a scary mess.

Published on: 2024-06-25 16:22:56

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Mahesh Nethmina said:

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