The Trident

Episode 13: The Dolus Deception: Deepfake Technology and the Fight Against Falsehood & Disinformation

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Oct 22, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Hany Farid, a leading expert in digital forensics from UC Berkeley, and Ted Schlein, a seasoned venture capitalist in cybersecurity, explore the implications of deepfake technology. They emphasize the ethical challenges it poses and its potential to undermine trust in media. The conversation highlights the historical allure of deception, drawing parallels with the Cottingly Fairies case. They urge a proactive approach to combat misinformation and discuss the urgent need for transparency and regulation in AI to protect democracy.
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ANECDOTE

Cottingly Fairies Historical Anecdote

  • The Cottingly Fairies photos fooled many in the early 1900s, including famous people, showing deception predates modern tech.
  • At the time, photographs were trusted as absolute truth, unlike today's skepticism.
INSIGHT

Deepfakes' Harm Cycle

  • Deepfakes multiply harm through creation, distribution, and amplification, exploiting polarized societies.
  • This cycle enables misinformation to spread swiftly, impacting not just politics but life-and-death scenarios.
INSIGHT

Synthetic Media as New Attack Vector

  • Over 80% of online content may soon be synthetic, raising huge challenges for trust and decision-making.
  • Deepfakes hack the human mind rather than computer systems, making them uniquely dangerous.
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