The Rise and Concerns of Deepfake Technology

The video explores the creation of lifelike images through traditional methods like wax and animation, highlighting the high costs and labor involved. It then introduces digital video creation using computer graphics and AI, leading to the concept of deepfakes. Deepfakes are AI-generated videos that manipulate images to replace them with someone else's likeness. The video discusses various applications of deepfakes in advertising and art, such as David Beckham's malaria awareness campaign and the recreation of Salvador Dali. It also addresses ethical concerns, noting the prevalence of deepfakes in pornography and the development of apps like Deep Nude.

What are the potential applications of deepfake technology beyond entertainment?

Can you explain the significance of David Beckham's deepfake in raising awareness for malaria?