Exploring the Impact of Deepfakes on Society

Deepfakes are realistic forgeries created using AI, posing threats like blackmail and political violence. Despite their dangers, they aren't illegal due to rapid tech development and positive uses, such as aiding ALS patients. Countries must decide acceptable uses, pass laws for platform cooperation, and fund detection techniques to prevent conflicts. The urgency to act is high as the technology to misuse deepfakes is available.

What technology is used to create Deepfakes?

• Quantum Computing

• Virtual Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

• 3D Printing

What is a key component of AI used in making Deepfakes?

• Deep-learning

• Blockchain

• Cloud Computing

• Internet of Things

For what malicious purpose can Deepfakes be used?

• Teaching

• Shopping

• Blackmail

• Gaming

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How can Deepfakes affect politics?

• Voter registration

• Promoting candidates

• Sabotaging elections

• Fundraising

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Why aren't Deepfakes illegal?

• They are not harmful

• Laws have not caught up

• They are not widely known

• They are too hard to make

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What positive use does Deepfake technology have?

• Helping with ALS

• Creating art

• Video games

• Online shopping

What is one way to combat the spread of malicious Deepfakes?

• Sharing information between platforms

• Banning social media

• Ignoring them

• Stopping all AI research

What should countries do to prevent Deepfake conflicts?

• Promote Deepfake creation

• Close internet access

• Ban all videos

• Decide acceptable uses

Why is it important to develop media forensic techniques?

• To create Deepfakes

• To ignore Deepfakes

• To detect Deepfakes

• To promote Deepfakes

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What has not yet happened with Deepfakes?

• Used in education

• Incited widespread violence

• Helped in medical science

• Used in entertainment