Tag: research
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Decoding the Needs: What Intelligence Analysts Require from Deepfake Detection Tools
Remember that viral image of the Pope in a surprisingly stylish white puffer jacket? Or maybe the video of the queen saying something completely out of character? It’s moments like these that highlight a growing challenge we’re facing with the rise of generative AI and deepfakes. While sometimes humorous, these AI-generated or manipulated media can…
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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…
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What is a Deepfake? From research to policy and beyond
The term “Deepfake,” a blend of “deep,” representing the AI deep learning technology it’s born from, and “fake,” signaling its fabricated nature, gained first public attention in late 2017 courtesy of its namesake Reddit user. Initially infamous for its role in the creation of non-consensual pornography, deepfakes swiftly grabbed the attention of experts, policymakers, and…