'Dummy' The Growing Threat of Deepfakes: Combating Misinformation and Online Deception
Deepfakes, hyper-realistic videos manipulated using AI, pose a growing threat, exacerbating the spread of misinformation and online deception.
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These videos can convincingly make it appear as if someone is saying or doing something they never did, eroding trust in media and potentially influencing public opinion. Technological advancements are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake videos, necessitating the development of deepfake detection tools and media literacy education initiatives.