Truth Under Threat: Deepfakes and AI Misinformation

Deepfakes powered by AI are fueling the spread of misinformation in a way that is jeopardizing reality.

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Ai Deepfakes have the potential to erode trust in media, politics, and personal relationships.

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AI Deepfakes were used to manipulate political speeches and celebrity statements.

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Several videos surfaced with popular celebrities in appropriate scenarios, which were as video deepfakes.

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To stop spreading misinformation, it is important for the general public to differentiate fact from deepfake.

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