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What if the fake video is the first one to be uploaded?

• jakear 7y ago
  That’s where they use their fancy computer vision software to determine if the source has been tampered with.
  • xienze 7y ago
    And if they can’t determine that?
    • munk-a 7y ago
      I think this is sort of where we realize that Oscar Wilde was actually the democratic candidate in the 2016 election - falsely attributed quotes have gotten out of hand and even relatively reputable sources have made this mistake... I suspect the same will be true of videos soon, your trust in the accuracy of the information will be solely tied to your trust in the organization - if you don't trust NYT you won't trust videos you see there and declare them "fake news", ditto for Fox and everyone else. This is leading society to a very dangerous place where the truth is becoming a matter of opinion.
      • groby_b 7y ago
        We've been there. It led to impartial professionals who, in person, report what they witnessed, and who made a career out of being truthful and exact. The Bard is back again!
    • theptip 7y ago
      Yes, it's an arms race. Surely this is obviously the case? "What if the government can't determine if a 100 dollar bill is fake?" Answer to both questions: those who have a vested interest in detecting fakes spend more money on fake-detection mechanisms.