Deepfakes Threaten Trust, Need Urgent Safeguards

Deepfakes powered by AI are surging, causing chaos and outpacing legal regulations. A recent example is a robocall mimicking President Bidens voice, targeting New Hampshire voters. This incident sparked debate on the impact of fake media on elections. New Hampshire passed a law making AI deepfakes for reputational harm a crime, but only one person has been charged so far. The issue extends beyond politics, affecting schools and everyday communication platforms like Zoom and Teams. Experts warn that the lack of trust due to deepfakes is eroding society. Digital forensics expert Hany Farid emphasizes the need for better safeguards to prevent democracy from being undermined. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d8b24d50ffcf0058

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