Matthew Wright
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Historical Deepfakes, Part 1
Deepfakes are not really new, at least not in spirit. Insofar that they are a way to manipulate audiovisual and textual media, they actually have deep historical roots. Long before digital technology existed, content creators found innovative ways to alter and fabricate media, shaping perceptions and narratives to serve various ends. Let’s talk about the…
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Building a More Explainable Analyst-Centered Deepfake Detection Tool
Imagine an international summit happening in the near future. World leaders gather, tensions simmering beneath the surface. During a confidential meeting, a video emerges online. It allegedly captures a leader in the meetings making a surprising and fiery statement about another country that could strain relations between them. The footage spreads across social media, triggering…
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The Future of Digital Authenticity: Lessons from the Biden Robocall Incident
In an era where technology’s capabilities seem boundless, the emergence of deepfakes has presented a formidable challenge to the integrity of digital communications. The recent incident involving a robocall falsely attributed to President Biden, as reported by Politico, underscores the urgency of addressing this challenge. As I explained to Christine Mui for that story, the…