Tag: defining deepfakes

  • Historical Deepfakes, Part 2

    Historical Deepfakes, Part 2

    In Part 1 of historical deepfake blog post, we covered photographic manipulation that occurred in the 19th century. In Part 2, we will cover image manipulation from 1900 onwards, and the rise of video manipulation. Advancements in Media Manipulation Technology The 20th century saw significant advancements in the history of media manipulation with the development…

  • What is a Deepfake? Evolving Policy and Philosophical Challenges

    What is a Deepfake? Evolving Policy and Philosophical Challenges

    First, let’s get the basics out of the way. The term “deepfake” combines the words “deep” from AI deep-learning technology and “fake” signifying potential inauthenticity. It most likely originated in late 2017 from a Reddit user known as “deepfakes”, although the underlying technology predates those posts.  A deepfake is created when someone uses an artificial-intelligence…