The Deepfake Dilemma: Impact and Implications

This chapter explores the rise of deepfakes and their alarming potential to deceive audiences through hyper-realistic images and audio. It discusses the legal landscape surrounding deepfakes, particularly in election contexts, balancing First Amendment rights against the need to combat misinformation. The conversation highlights the dangers these technologies pose to public trust and democratic integrity while referencing landmark legal cases related to satire and political criticism.