Introduction

What are Deep Fakes?

Deep fakes are synthetic media, typically videos or images generated using artificial intelligence to convincingly alter or create content that appears real but is entirely manipulated. This technology, while innovative, poses increasingly significant risks to privacy, security, and the integrity of online information. As deep fakes become more sophisticated and widespread, they have potential to deceive individuals, disrupt, societies, and undermine trust in digital content.

History

How deepfakes came to be

Deep fakes originally emerged in the late 2010s due to the rapid evolution of deep learning technology. The name "deepfake" combines the two terms "deep learning" and "fake", reflecting on the use of Artificial Intelligence to create realistic but fabricated content.