
Title
Deepfake
Files
Description
Deepfake, a term coined in 2017, is an artificial intelligence technique which uses generative adversarial networks to create fake videos. Deepfakes have been used in pornography (both to fake the presence of public figures in pornographic videos, typically well known actresses, and in “revenge porn”). Those examples illustrate clearly the threat posed by deepfakes to privacy and human rights. To date their use in politics has been very limited, but the threat to democratic institutions is quite real.
This event is sponsored by the Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues and co-sponsored by the departments of mathematics & computer science, political science, the Program in Policy Studies and the Order of Scroll and Key. It was initiated by the Clarke Forum’s student project managers.
Publication Date
11-20-2019
Department
Philosophy
Keywords
deepfake, artificial intelligence
Disciplines
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Recommended Citation
Hwang, Tim, Amy McKiernan, and James Sias. "Deepfake." Ensemble video, 01:18:11. November 20, 2019.
