On the other hand, there is a chance that those accused of misconduct was refute genuine photos and videos by alleging that they were manipulated with the increase of deepfakes.
This presents particular issues. For instance, a business entity that a whistleblower reports finding that a company has done something wrong could make up the claim that the information is false. As a result of people doubt regarding truthfulness, trust may decline, and yet cynicism may grow in online.
Proactive Steps
Advancements in AI will make it more difficult to identify deepfakes, giving them more room for evil. A better understanding of AI capabilities and the threat of photoshopped sextortion will be a long way.
There is a lot of content available for liars to utilize when all of our lives are virtual. We can restrict our online privacy settings on social media accounts to trusted friends and acquaintances, or we can be more careful with what we article. Reporting any sextortion attempt or behaviors to the authorities and appropriate social media platforms is also a great first step.
We may try to ascertain the inspiration behind things we see online in order to determine whether it is true or not. One of the best methods is to issue information that causes an emotional response.
It is crucial that we stay informed about the most recent developments and be alert to such online hazards as algorithmic technology evolves and malignant stars adapt.
Dymples Leong works as an Associate Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University’s Centre of Excellence for National Security ( CENS ).