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Published Mar 25, 2021

486: Nina Schick | Deepfakes and the Coming Infocalypse

Nina Schick delves into the escalating threats of deepfake technology, emphasizing its profound impact on geopolitics, security, and society, while urging the development of robust AI detection to counteract its disinformation and fraud potential.
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  • Tech Advances

    Deepfake technology has evolved significantly, lowering the barriers to entry and making it more accessible. explains that while creating high-quality deepfakes still requires expertise and powerful computers, these technical barriers are rapidly diminishing. By the end of the decade, experts predict that 90% of online video content could be synthetic 1. This shift will make Hollywood-level effects achievable by anyone with a basic computer, transforming industries like entertainment and corporate communications 2.

    By the end of the decade, a YouTuber with a budget of zero will be able to make the same type of thing, not only in image, but even in video form.

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    However, this accessibility also poses significant risks, as deepfakes become powerful tools for disinformation.

       

    AI Access

    The accessibility of AI and deepfake technology is a double-edged sword. notes that deepfake apps are already available on the App Store, making it easy for anyone to create sophisticated visual manipulations 3. This democratization of technology raises profound philosophical questions about authenticity and reality. For instance, discusses the ethical implications of using AI to interact with deceased relatives for therapeutic purposes.

    There are profound philosophical questions that we need to answer as a society.

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    She also highlights a YouTuber who used free AI software to achieve better de-aging effects than those in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman," demonstrating the incredible power and accessibility of AI 4.

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