Decoder with Nilay Patel We are not ready for better deepfakes
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Jul 24, 2025 
Gaurav Misra, CEO of Captions, dives into the world of deepfake technology, revealing its alarming advancements and potential dangers. He discusses the ethical implications of AI-generated videos and the rising concern over misinformation in political contexts. Misra emphasizes the urgent need for awareness, regulation, and innovative solutions to combat deepfake abuse, while exploring the current limitations of verification methods. With deepfakes becoming increasingly sophisticated, the conversation highlights our precarious balance between innovation and safeguarding authenticity in a digital age.
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Face Swap Deepfakes Use Body Doubles
- The first generation deepfakes involved face swaps using a body double and footage of the real person.
- TikTok accounts recently used this technique to impersonate celebrities like Tom Cruise.
Four Generations of Deepfakes
- Deepfake technology evolved through four generations, each increasing in how much of the video is generated.
- The latest models generate entire videos from scratch, making fakery harder to detect.
Lip-Sync Deepfake Risks
- Lip-sync deepfakes let making people say things they never said, a big leap from first generation.
- Such models are widely available globally, often without moderation, enabling misuse.