deepfake

/ˈdiːpˌfeɪk/

AI-generated fake video or audio

The politician's deepfake video went viral, causing public confusion.

An AI-generated fake video of the politician spread widely online.

Technology

technical

A synthetic media where a person's likeness is replaced by AI to create fake but realistic audio or video.

Deepfakes can be used for entertainment, but they also pose serious ethical concerns.

AI-generated fake videos can be fun, but they raise important ethical questions.

Deepfakes are often used in misinformation campaigns or for fraudulent purposes.

Collocations

create a deepfaketo generate a fake video using AIdetect a deepfaketo identify AI-generated fake media

tools to identify AI-generated fakes

Deepfakes should be used responsibly to avoid misinformation.

Creating deepfakes without consent can be illegal in some jurisdictions.

A blend of 'deep learning' (AI technology) and 'fake' (false media). Coined around 2017.

Deepfakes are a growing concern in cybersecurity and digital ethics.

deep

relating to deep learning (AI technology)

prefix

fake

false or counterfeit

root

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