From Tom Cruise’s viral Tik Tok videos to Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas message, deepfakes have been trending again. As it appears, deepfakes do have a footing in politics and they can potentially impact the economy and elections. Such examples include President Ali Bongo’s controversial video which triggered suspicions on whether it is Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Ali himself, or ex-President “Obama” calling Donald Trump “a total and complete dipsh*t”. Whether one believes the message to be true or not, the concept of deepfakes raises many questions.
Are deepfakes a medium which can be used to explore new forms of creative expression, or are they a dangerous and damaging effect of technology moving too fast for society to keep up? Watch the video below to find out more!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDa4wolNaUc
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Very thought provoking! Nice video and well presented. Thanks
Hi Samuel, thanks for the encouraging words!
Very interesting and scary topic. I loved the last part of your video. Cannot wait for your next video!
Hi Nissim, yes, it is scary especially when you consider that anyone can fake an identity easily. Thanks for dropping by!
Great video Nicole!? Interesting topic, I have not hear of it at all. ?
Thanks for the encouraging words, Lea! I’m happy to show you something new! 🙂
oh my God! Fakenews, Deepfakes! when is going to stop?!
technology is cool but we need to regulate it soon!
thank you Nicole! for this 😀
Hey Mijail! That’s true! There are defamation and identity theft laws covering this. The question is how to prevent criminals from using deepfakes in a malicious way. Thanks for the encouraging comment. 🙂
At the project I’m working on that enables video identification of the user, we’re actually also wondering about how we can protect the application against misuse with deepfakes.
Hello Jonathan, thanks for dropping by. Oh, interesting. Did your team manage to come out with some effective measures?
Nice Video Nicole and well presented. This is a interesting topic and this video and related information can help bring awareness to people about Deepfake and how it can impact our lives.
Very informative and well presented! It’s really a scary world out there with many deep fakes around. Keep the videos coming! ??
Hi Maria. Yes, it can be! Thanks for dropping by! (:
Great article! Very intriguing content!
Hi Kenny, thanks for the comment! 🙂
Hello Anthony, thanks for the encouraging comment 🙂
Hi Anthony, thanks for commenting. Yes, deepfake can really impact our lives negatively and positively! Feel free to check out my other posts about technology trends. 🙂
Good job Nicole, this topic should be brought to everyone so people must be aware and double check before do financial transaction. Though deepfake is good for April fool day!
Hello Chanchana, thanks for commenting. Yes, I agree with you and I hope that I can raise awareness with this video. 🙂
Interesting topic. The would has been changed. Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see. In the other words, what we see is not always true.
I love the video.
Hello Celia. Thank you for the supportive comment! 🙂
Very interesting vdo and topic!
The question is “Can we still trust what we see or hear?”
…and how can we protect us from deepfake program/applications.
Hello Phasa, thanks for commenting. Maybe I can do a video about that later? 🙂
Very interesting vdo and topic!
The question is “Can we still trust what we see or hear?”
…and how can we protect us from deepfake program/applications.
Great insights, Nicole! Well done and keep these videos coming ?
Hello Kenny, thanks for the encouraging comment. Yes, I will be posting a few posts soon. Check back soon! 🙂
Really interesting and thought provoking!
Hello Mable, happy to hear that! I will be posting a few other articles. Check back soon! Thank you 🙂
Interesting topic! Concerning to see how technology evolved only to be used by people in a malicious manner. Hopefully we’ll see more great uses of this technology in the near future!
Informative and straight to the point video, great job 🙂
Hello Stephanie, yes, it is indeed a concern when people misuse it, and I’m afraid it’s difficult to stop them, like with many other technologies. I’m optimistic though that we will see many useful applications too. Thank you for dropping by! 🙂
Enjoyed the post and video on deepfakes Nicole! Interesting topic! I think as with all media platforms, user’s intent is key. I second the comments above on regulations – every action especially those with a malicious intent should have a consequence. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to your next posts/videos! 🙂
Hey Sibelle, thanks for commenting. I think you are right about users’ intention. Your comment also reminded me of the mass shootings in America and the debate on whether gun control laws should be imposed. I am glad you find this interesting! I will be updating the blog soon. Hope that you would be back again! 🙂
Wow! I had no idea about this subject until now. I have to admit, it scares me a bit haha. But I am looking forward for your next article!
Hello Bianca, thanks for commenting. Yes, it can be scary! I will be updating soon. Hope to see you here again!
Very interesting topic, Nicole and the way you explained it in video is really great! Is the rise of deepfakes can be a threat to democracy? Can’t wait the next post from you!
Hey Polina, thanks for commenting! yes, there is a good chance! 🙂
“I really can’t trust now what I see or hear”.
A very interesting subject and the video! Good work!
Hello Piyush, thanks for the encouraging comment! 🙂
Nice. Yeah deepfakes are destroying politics not just in the US but Canada as well and I’m sure globally.
Hey Dwight, right on! Thanks for commenting 🙂
This video reminded me of the below article i read last month; great representation of the perils of deepfakes with the CEO scam & harrassment examples ; looking forward to more thought provoking insights from you!
https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/28/22306097/ai-brings-still-photos-life-meme-twitter-geneaology-myheritage
Hello Mervyn, thanks for sharing the article and commenting 🙂
Hi Nicole!
WOW! I found your video really cool and interesting! Such an appealing topic also! Who knew that deepfakes could have such a great impact on our lives? In the age of misinformation, how can we trust what we see on social media?
Look forward to your next posts! 🙂
Hey Francesca, thanks for the encouraging comment! I guess we may have to take everything we see online with a pinch of salt? 🙂
Both exciting and scary at the same time!
Hello Demet, thanks for dropping by. Yes, it can be both exciting and scary!! Exponential tech is advancing so quickly! Do check out my other posts for tech trends. 🙂
Fantastic video, Nicole! Learnt so much new!!
Thanks, Tanja! I was glad to show you new things! 🙂