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Deepfake AI-Generated Images That Went Viral In 2023

readwrite, Wednesday, December 27,2023

In recent years, deepfake technology has developed quickly, making it harder to distinguish between fact and fiction. It's getting harder to tell which of these artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos is real and which isn't.

This essay will examine the idea of deepfakes, their development, and the moral dilemmas associated with its application.

What is a Deepfake?

Fundamentally, a deepfake is a video in which the likeness of one person is substituted for another using artificial intelligence technology. The word 'deepfake' came about via combining the terms 'deep learning' and 'fake.' Deepfakes initially had a very 'uncanny valley' vibe, which indicated that the content wasn't real. But increasingly convincing deepfake examples are being produced as AI and deepfake techniques progress. These days, it's getting harder to spot the defects in these creations.

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