By iastoppers.com
A deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna has raised concerns about manipulated content
Deepfakes are AI-generated videos, images, or audio that make it appear as if people are saying or doing things they never did
The term "Deepfake" is derived from "deep learning" and "fake," representing false content generated through AI
Deepfake creators use public data like social media, emails, and photos for source material
Deepfakes combine real audio or video with fabricated imagery and sounds, creating partially true yet altered versions of events
Signs of deepfakes include jerky movements, changes in skin tone, lighting shifts, irregular blinking, digital artifacts, and lip-sync issues
Governments worldwide are taking steps to combat deepfake threats, with California introducing legislation against deepfake creation
Video creators can use cryptographic algorithms to insert changing hashes at intervals within their videos, which will alter if the video is tampered with
Awareness and educationabout recognizing Deepfakes and verifying information from credible sources are essential
It is crucial to trust authentic sources of information and verify content through multiple mediums to counter the proliferation of deepfakes