How to spot an AI deepfake, from Trump’s arrest to the Pope’s puffer coat

The constant flood of information on social media often makes it difficult to discern what is true and what is not, even more so with the recent boom in artificial intelligence (AI). New generative AI tools such as DALL-E and Midjourney have made it possible for virtually anyone to create imaginary – yet plausible – scenarios with ease. This trend has given rise to so-called deepfakes: videos or images that convincingly depict someone in a fake scenario. The impact of this technology varies, from humorous and silly to political smear campaigns and non-consensual sexual content. ‘Living a lifel…

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