Tag: research

  • 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? From research to policy and beyond

    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…