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.