Deepfakes are everywhere, and some are even coming out of unexpected sites. Below are some of the ways to be informed on how deepfakes impact the public’s perception:
- Political Manipulation
- Misinformation and Fake News
- Privacy Concerns
- Impact on Businesses
Deepfakes are deemed as attention-grabbing stunt in both short and long-form videos, with the rapid and quick sharing of information on social media sites– the “face-swapped pornography” of the current President Bongbong Marcos, surfaced amid late April this year.
Such manipulated audio and video are becoming more trending on social media platforms, making the uploaded content difficult to take down let alone identify.
According to the Philippine News Agency, deepfake technology continues to threaten national security and is regarded as a form of terrorism.
Keep your eyes open, and make sure you catch them. To mitigate its impact, here are some of the fool-proof hacks:
Women are known to be the primary target as subjects for intimate or sexually suggestive online videos, it is important to educate women about deepfakes
Always questioning the source of information and analyzing the website algorithm to see if there are noticeable changes to the structure or layout is crucial. Also,seeking out different viewpoints from people would be of great help in discerning matters better.
Consequently, by encouraging safe online conduct; creating a multi-factor authentication system with a strong password, and generating a different one for every website. Being mindful of sharing such personal information should not be overlooked for artificial intelligence can easily interpret and decipher digital blueprints.
Evidenced by the proliferation of shallowfake and deepfake content, underscores the need for advanced software and legislation. As well as establishing a balance between innovation and building protection against harmful abuse will be crucial– demanding a coordinated effort by technology developers, legislators, and the general public to analyze A.I.generated media.
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References
INFO SOURCE: Openfox.com
NEWS SOURCE: rappler.com
