This piece addresses the rise of "deep fakes," which are artificial-intelligence generated fake images and videos that can be almost impossible to distinguish from the real deal. The author suggests that the internet is having trouble regulating these imitations, and often the wrong ones are being flagged as the originals. Additionally, the article calls attention to the potential dangers posed by deep fakes, like the ways they can be used to manipulate an unsuspecting audience. It further elaborates that while efforts are being made to detect and track down such fakes, a complete solution may still be far off in the future.
