Artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years, and it is now possible for AI-generated images and videos to deceive even the most discerning viewer. Unfortunately, the digital tools available to detect such deepfakes are still struggling to keep up with the pace of content generation, likely because there is a little financial incentive for companies to invest in this area.
Deepfakes, which refer to manipulated images and videos created using AI technology, have been a cause for concern for several years now. While some deepfakes may seem harmless, such as the recent image of Pope Francis wearing a Balenciaga coat, others have the potential to cause serious damage. For example, deepfakes can be used to manipulate elections or to create false allegations of sexual misconduct.

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