The erosion of shared reality in the age of deepfakes
In short: As synthetic media becomes indistinguishable from reality, it does more than just spread lies—it actively erodes our collective ability to trust what we see and hear. Law professor Danielle Citron explores how this technology threatens the foundations of democracy.
Deepfake technology allows for the malicious manipulation of audio and video to defame journalists, target politicians, or incite violence. Citron argues that the primary danger lies in how these realistic tools magnify public distrust. When the line between authentic and synthetic content blurs, it becomes increasingly difficult for citizens to establish a common understanding of the truth.
The talk examines the shift toward more accessible and realistic deepfake products. Citron suggests that safeguarding the truth requires proactive approaches to counter these threats, as the technology has the potential to fundamentally reshape our perception of the world.
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- Also: How deepfakes undermind truth and threaten democracy
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