Recently, celebrities including Tom Cruise and Nicolas Cage have been captured in deepfakes—startlingly realistic videos created using artificial intelligence. @internetmaggie looks at the truth about deepfakes: thewalrus.ca/the-double-exp… 1/5
In 2017, deepfakes began circulating on message boards like Reddit as altered videos from anonymous users; the term is a portmanteau of “deep learning”—the process used to train an algorithm to doctor a scene—and “fake.” More here: thewalrus.ca/the-double-exp… 2/5 
Today, anyone can make their own deepfakes using free software like FakeApp or Faceswap. Reporting on deepfakes has emphasized their potential for disinformation. But, writes @internetmaggie, this panic ignores the harm they currently cause. Read on: thewalrus.ca/the-double-exp… 3/5
Deepfakes are a powerful new genre of digital media, and they represent a creative practice with huge potential. But they also pose a threat to consent, bodily autonomy, and intellectual property. thewalrus.ca/the-double-exp… 4/5
Have you encountered deepfakes online? Leave your thoughts in the replies below, and read @internetmaggie’s article “The Double Exploitation of Deepfake Porn” here: thewalrus.ca/the-double-exp… 5/5 #technology
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