Deepfake celebrities begin shilling products on social media, causing alarm::Hanks and other celebrities have recently become targets of AI-powered ad scams.

    • pavnilschanda@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      What if someone tries to impersonate someone with a high reputation such as a professional or a politician?

      • Venutianxspring@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 year ago

        I’m not saying deepfakes aren’t a problem, they’re extremely worrisome for the future trustworthiness of any visual media, just that people shouldn’t listen to celebrities.

        • just another dev@lemmy.my-box.dev
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          1 year ago

          There are ways, but whether or not they are effective enough remains open for debate. During the pandemic misinformation reigned supreme, setting millions of people back in the process. Adding deepfakes to the mix is not going to make things better.