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Rising Threat of AI-Generated Deepfakes Sparks Concern

Experts warn of the increasing difficulty in distinguishing real images from AI-generated fakes, highlighting the potential for misuse in scams, propaganda, and election manipulation.

  • AI-generated deepfakes are becoming more sophisticated, making it difficult to distinguish real from fake content.
  • Deepfakes have been used to impersonate public figures like Taylor Swift and Donald Trump, raising concerns over scams and misinformation.
  • Experts advise looking for inconsistencies in images, such as unnatural skin smoothing or mismatched shadows, to spot deepfakes.
  • Advanced AI tools like Microsoft's authenticator and Intel's FakeCatcher are being developed to help identify manipulated content.
  • The rapid advancement of AI technology poses challenges for the public in identifying fakes, with experts cautioning against overreliance on detection tools.
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