How deepfake technology is eroding our shared sense of reality
In short: As synthetic media becomes more realistic and accessible, the line between truth and manipulation blurs. This talk explores how deepfakes are used to defame individuals and incite violence, and what we can do to protect the truth.
Law professor Danielle Citron examines the growing threat posed by deepfakes—manipulated audio and video used for malicious ends. She discusses how these tools are increasingly used to target journalists and politicians, or to stoke social violence. Beyond individual defamation, Citron explores how the rise of highly realistic deepfakes magnifies general public distrust and suggests potential strategies for safeguarding our information ecosystem.
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- Also: How deepfakes undermind truth and threaten democracy
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