Deepfakes & Desi Fakes: The Dark Side Of AI & Social Media
Is what you see always the truth? In an era dominated by digital manipulation, the line between reality and fabrication has blurred, giving rise to a disturbing trend: the proliferation of "desi fakes," particularly within the Indian entertainment industry, and the unchecked exploitation of women through deepfake technology.
The digital world, once hailed as a beacon of connectivity and information, now grapples with a dark underbelly the rise of deepfakes. These synthetic media, crafted using sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI), possess the unnerving ability to seamlessly manipulate or generate visual and audio content. The intention? Often, it's deception, misleading unsuspecting viewers into believing falsehoods or witnessing events that never transpired. This isn't mere entertainment; it's a calculated assault on truth and trust.
| Category | Information |
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| Definition of Deepfake | Synthetic media that uses AI to manipulate or generate visual and audio content with the intention of deceiving or misleading. |
| Creation Technique | Generative adversarial networks (GANs), involving two competing neural networks: a generator and a discriminator. |
| Prevalence | According to a 2023 report, online deepfakes spiked by 550% to 95,820 compared to 2019. |
| Vulnerable Countries | India ranks as the sixth most vulnerable country to deepfakes. |
| Targets | Bollywood actresses, YouTubers, Instagram models, and other celebrities are frequent targets. Examples include Rashmika Mandanna, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Alia Bhatt. |
| Content | Nude pics, morphed videos, and XXX edits featuring faces or voices replaced with someone else's. |
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| Response | Actors, union ministers, and the prime minister have responded. The government intends to formulate new regulations or revise existing laws to address the threat. |
| Sites Mentioned | desifakes.com, xvideos, Xnxx.com |
| Social Media Influence | Social media can significantly influence populations, connecting people and sharing views, but is susceptible to fraudulent, obscene, fake, and influential media. |
| UNESCO Report | Fake news and deepfake content possess the potential to cause harm. |
Desifake Understanding The Phenomenon In The Digital Age
Desifake Understanding The Phenomenon In The Digital Age
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