Uses of Deepfakes
Negative uses
Deepfake technology has raised serious concerns thanks to the number of negative uses through them. People mainly think of pornography when they hear about the negative effects because that's how they were originally recognized. Deepfakes have also been used on political figures to spread misinformation and erode trust in public media. Deepfakes can also be useful in identity theft, enabling cybercriminals to create convincing impersonations for fraudulent activities. Unfortunately, the tools required for deep fake production are easily attainable, making it simpler for criminals to fool people using this technology.
Positive uses
While deepfakes are often associated with their negative uses, there are also positive uses for them as well. One notable area is within the realm of the entertainment and filmmaking industry. Deepfake technology allows for the integration of actors into scenes or the realistic portrayal of historical figures, providing filmmakers with new ways of adding special effects. Deepfake technology is also commonly seen in social media filters and can be used in AI generative art. As deep fakes continue to advance, responsibly using these positive applications while reducing the negative ones remains an ongoing discussion about the ethics of deep fakes.