deepfake
1. A fake video of someone created using artificial intelligence methods ("deep learning"), typically with the goal of mimicking that person's physical attributes and mannerisms to the extent that it appears real. We're in trouble if a lot of people think these deepfakes are actually genuine. He really didn't foresee the possibility of his artificial intelligence software being used to create deepfakes? I don't buy it. Yeah, people are getting fired up about that video, but I hear it's not real—it's a deepfake.
2. The system or method used to create such a video. When bad actors start using deepfake to spread disinformation, it's going to be hard to stop. Luckily, they're a low-budget operation, so the deepfake they use is pretty obvious. It's not a conspiracy theory—our enemies are already using deepfake to sabotage various aspects of our society.
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