Scarier DEEPFAKEs!

 

Do you need to be a DEEPFAKE expert to validate the authenticity of this picture?  NO sirrrrs, you can be a school grader BUT surely you can safely conclude that this is another DEEPFAKE simply because it is impossible for these personalities to be standing behind the official rostrum of U.S. President Donald Trump.  BUT otherwise, can every Tom, Dick and Harry be in the best position to validate all the possible DEEPFAKEs scattered all over social media!!!

Now, as DEEPFAKES become more convincing, there is now a growing risk of losing trust in digital content.  People may then become skeptical of the authenticities [except for the 'blind' followers and fanatics of personalities all over us].  Think about this, though.  The growth of DEEPFAKE material has been exponential with statistics showing that DEEPFAKEs online are doubling every six months❌❌❌

The scariest part of these unfortunate implications of DEEPFAKE is that it poses significant challenges to our society, from showbiz to politics to business.  Just to encapsulate the current impact to us all:

• POLITICAL MANIPULATION - DEEPFAKES have already disrupted political landscapes everywhere
• MISINFORMATION & FAKE NEWS - If there's a percentage of FAKE NEWS, will that make me believe more every BREAKING NEWS from hereon?

• PRIVACY CONCERNS - This is scarier because DEEPFAKES can be used for harmful purposes, like creating FAKE content featuring individuals WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT
• IMPACT to BUSINESS - YES, even the business world is NOT exempt from DEEPFAKES.  Think of possibilities like CEO impersonation to creation of fraudulent content

Our takeaway:  NOT to be an alarmist BUT what this subtly reminds us is to be Xtra careful, Xtra cautious and Xtra skeptical, if needed, WHEN persons OR entities you CAN'T trust enough will request for your personal information.  BTW, there are a thousand and one possibilities of a ruse scammers can come up for you to fall prey to these sinister DEEPFAKES💥💥💥