Deepfakes, a form of media centered around the concept of deception, is suspected to play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election. If undetected, a viewer may watch an entire video where a candidate is rambling about their love for Hitler or a truly vindictive candidate may be edited to discuss their support of the local GirlScouts.
Despite the alarm this mode of deception has caused, I can’t help but wonder whether there are any benefits to this technology besides cinematic value. Any comments?
confessions of a con artist 