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ARTICLE · 26 NOVEMBER 2024

Deepfakes: A New Era Of Digital Deception

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The 21st Century is the age of technology. Science has progressed at an impressive rate -it has brought forth a plethora of innovations which have made our life easier and simpler. These advancements have transformed...

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Preetyorthi Dasgupta
Preetyorthi Dasgupta
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The 21st Century is the age of technology. Science has progressed at an impressive rate -it has brought forth a plethora of innovations which have made our life easier and simpler. These advancements have transformed our lives, completely changing the way we communicate and interact with each other. Undisputably, one of the biggest marvels of the 21st century is Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, not all the applications of AI have been positive. One of the worst menaces of this evolving technology is the inception of deepfakes, which have serious legal and ethical considerations. This technology has spread to various sectors including, but not limited to politics, film, sports, etc. Naturally, the media and entertainment industry has been largely affected by this.

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