AI deepfakes that simulate dead people risk ‘haunting’ relatives, researchers warn
IndependentAPR 2024
South Korea's deepfake pornography crisis has exposed the dark underbelly of the nation's digital landscape, where social media and messaging platforms' strong encryption and non-cooperation with law enforcement have inadvertently created a haven for cybercriminals engaging in digital sex crimes.
The potential for misuse aside, AI-powered deepfake technology is simply another tool for creative expression., Likeand withlike many other areasmediums, the ethical line can easily be drawn at consent and intent. The focus must now be on establishing norms, laws, and standards governing their use, balancing innovation with individual rights and public trust.
There's a 20% chance that a politician will claim they lost a major election due to a "deepfake" image, video, or audio recording in a G20 country before 2025, according to a Metaculus prediction community.