Deep fake - a threat by AI?

 DEEP FAKES

Deepfakes are photos, videos, and audio that have been synthetically modified in a manipulative way. While deep fakes can be entertaining, they can also be used for nefarious purposes such as spreading misinformation, inciting violence, or damaging reputations. As technology improves, AI is becoming more accurate than ever before, making deep fakes increasingly difficult to identify and creating chaos.

One example of the dangers of deep fakes occurred in Houston when a student used AI to create a deep fake of his teacher's explicit photos. It takes just a few dollars and in 8 minutes. In another instance, during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a deep fake video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy telling soldiers to back off spread widely, leading to confusion and misinformation.

Deepfakes are not just a threat to politics and national security; they are also being used for spreading propaganda. For instance, an audio-deep fake of Drake's song recently went viral, where the lyrics were different, but the audio matched 90%. While not yet 100% accurate, it won't be long before deep fakes become even more realistic

Numerous sites allow users to create hyper-realistic videos and photos, such as the popular Lensa AI. However, as deep fakes become more widespread, people will likely have trust issues with online content.

Despite their potential dangers, deep fakes can also be used for entertainment purposes. For example, there is a video where Tom Cruise plays the role of Iron Man, and many short films have been created using deep fakes, which are quite entertaining. However, the risk of deep fakes being used to manipulate and deceive people cannot be ignored. 

In conclusion, deep fakes are a growing threat to society, and as AI technology advances, the risks will only increase. It's essential to raise awareness of this issue and to develop effective strategies to detect and combat deep fakes. By staying informed and vigilant, we can protect ourselves and our communities from the harmful effects of deep fakes.