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I don't think the argument is that deepfakes won't matter. It's that they don't represent a new paradigm, but are instead just an additional medium (video) whic
by Gunax 7y ago
I don't think the argument is that deepfakes won't matter. It's that they don't represent a new paradigm, but are instead just an additional medium (video) which must be more scrutinized than before.
Long have documents and news been the subject of fraud. And for a few decades photo alterations have been common. Now we are adding video to the list.
But there is nothing new about the faking of libelous material (eg Killian documents 2004)
- jakear 7y agoVideo is massively different for swaying public opinion. There’s a reason most news on Facebook/Instagram is in the form of 15-60 second video montages. People can tune in quickly, get information passively, and leave. Video isn’t just “another item on the list”. It’s the most powerful means of sharing information we have. How many people do you think actually read those “Killian documents”? How many people do you think a state-sponsored social media campaign built on the most accessible media would reach?