Deepfakes and the Law

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Deepfakes are manipulated audio or video recordings that use artificial intelligence to make them appear real. Deepfakes can be used for a variety of purposes, some legal and some illegal. The legal implications of deepfakes are still evolving, but they can potentially be used to commit fraud, defamation, or other crimes.
A politician is suing a social media company for failing to remove deepfakes that portray them making false statements.

TBD (Deepfakes are a recent phenomenon; finding a relevant case might require further research)

Frequently Asked Questions

Creating deepfakes to defame someone or commit fraud is illegal.

The law regarding deepfakes is still evolving, but existing laws can be applied in some cases.

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