Deepfakes & More: When AI Becomes a Threat

Imagine seeing a video of a politician making an outrageous statement. It looks real. It sounds real. But it’s fake – generated by artificial intelligence. Deepfakes have moved from experimental technology to a societal threat.

Deepfakes use neural networks to mimic faces, voices, and gestures with stunning accuracy. In just hours, a convincing fake video can be created. These tools have creative uses – like film production – but also dangerous ones.

In politics, deepfakes can spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and undermine trust in democratic institutions. In business, fake CEO videos or audio recordings can lead to fraud, financial loss, or reputational damage.

The race between creators and defenders of deepfakes is ongoing. AI-driven detection tools are improving, spotting subtle inconsistencies invisible to the human eye. Meanwhile, governments are crafting regulations to criminalize malicious uses.

But technology alone isn’t enough. Media literacy, public awareness, and a healthy skepticism are essential. In an age where seeing is no longer believing, society must adapt to protect truth.

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