Reflection 1: In Too Deep?―Understanding the Deepfake Revolution

The technology known as "deepfakes"—amalgams of human images utilized through artificial intelligence—continues to proliferate online. More than ever, these videos bring into question the validity of what we are viewing. In an era of active disinformation, that's a particularly dangerous prospect. So far, many of these videos aim to make us laugh, but what of those deepfakes with a more menacing intent? What can we do about videos that attempt to manipulate us not only through inaccurate information, but doctored images? What is the potential impact of this technology, which is still in its infancy, on our daily lives? How could it affect our very democracy? And when only 34% of Americans believe the mass media to be accurate, how might deepfakes further erode trust in the media? What can and should we do about deepfakes?

Include at least two of the following in your discussion: 

• "As Deepfakes Flourish, Countries Struggle with Response" (New York Times)
• "Deepfake Porn is Not 'Just Porn' Because Consent is Not Present" (TheMarySue)
  
• "Watch Deepfake Tech Flawlessly Change an Actor’s Spoken Language" (PetaPixel)
• "AI Voice Simulator Easily Abused to Deepfake Celebrities Spouting Racism and Homophobia" (Gizmodo)
• "We Haven’t Seen the Worst of Fake News" (The Atlantic)
  

Requirements:

• MLA Style
  
• ≈ 375 words (2 pages) 

Submission Window: Thu 2.9-Tue 2.14 (via Canvas)