Deepfake
An image, video, or audio that has been edited or generated using artificial intelligence to misrepresent someone or spread false information.
Did you know?
The word deepfake comes from combining “deep learning” (AI) with “fake.” Early examples included altered celebrity videos that went viral online.
Recent trends
Audio deepfakes are on the rise, only requiring seconds to clone someone's voice. These voice attacks can impersonate the voice of a loved one and pressure victims into financial schemes. What makes this trend even more concerning is accessibility: Thanks to open-source AI tools, almost no technical skill is required to create a convincing deepfake. As deepfakes surge online, the public's distrust of digital media is growing. Trends on social media, such as "Can you tell which is real and which is AI?", are ballooning in popularity as people test their ability to spot deepfakes.