deepfake
/ˈdiːpˌfeɪk/noun★Intermediate
💻Technology
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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.
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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
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deepfake detectionphrase
tools to identify AI-generated fakes
💡Pro Tip
Ethical Use
Deepfakes should be used responsibly to avoid misinformation.
⚡Gold Rule
Legal Implications
Creating deepfakes without consent can be illegal in some jurisdictions.
📖Word Origin
A blend of 'deep learning' (AI technology) and 'fake' (false media). Coined around 2017.
📝Usage Notes
Deepfakes are a growing concern in cybersecurity and digital ethics.
Word Breakdown
deep
relating to deep learning (AI technology)
prefixfake
false or counterfeit
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