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YouTube allows users to request removal of fake videos using AI

YouTube allows users to request removal of fake videos using AI

In a significant step towards combating the rise of deepfakes, YouTube has introduced a new policy allowing users to request the removal of AI-generated content that simulates their likeness. This move comes as concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated media, such as deepfakes, continue to grow. Fake AI photo of former US President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo: Christine Vanden Byllaardt. Under the new policy, individuals can flag videos they believemisrepresent them using AI. YouTube will then investigate the claim and take appropriate action, including removing the video if it violates the platform's terms of service. This…
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What is the deepfake technology

What is the deepfake technology

Deepfake technology refers to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to create or manipulate audiovisual content, typically involving human faces and voices, in a way that appears convincingly real but is actually fabricated or synthesized. The term "deepfake" is derived from "deep learning," a type of machine learning that involves training neural networks with large amounts of data. Barack Obama & Jordan Peele deepfake. Source: BuzzFeedVideo (2018). Here are key aspects and components of deepfake technology: Generative Models: Deepfake technology often relies on generative models, particularly generative adversarial networks (GANs) or autoencoders, to synthesize new images,…
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