#Deepfake Videos

[lawtoppers]

Bombay High Court Orders Removal of Deepfake Videos - July 2024 Legal Update

The Bombay High Court has ordered social media platforms to promptly remove deepfake videos concerning the NSE and its Managing Director, highlighting the judiciary's proactive stance against digital manipulations

. . Bombay High Court Orders on Deepfake Videos The Bombay High Court has issued a significant ruling mandating social media platforms to remove deepfake videos and related infringing content concerning the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and its Managing Director, Ashishkumar Chauhan. This decision comes in light of complaints regarding the dissemination of manipulated videos that falsely depict…

[techiexpertnews]

Why Deepfakes are Dangerous and How to Identify?

Spotting deepfakes requires a keen eye and an understanding of telltale signs. Unnatural facial expressions, awkward body movements and inconsistencies in coloring or alignment can betray the artificial nature of manipulated media. Lack of emotion or unusual eye movements may also indicate a deepfake. You can check if a video is real by looking at news from reliable sources and searching for similar images online. These can help in find changes or defects in the tech-generated video.

[rocknews]

Unmasking the Dark Side of AI: Actress Rashmika Mandanna Falls Victim to Deepfake Menace

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the rise of deepfake technology has cast a shadow over the authenticity of digital content. Recent events have brought this issue to the forefront, with renowned actress Rashmika Mandanna becoming the latest victim of deepfake manipulation. A startling video, seemingly featuring Mandanna entering an elevator, went viral on the internet, only to be revealed as a meticulously crafted deepfake creation.

Deepfake technology, a product of AI advancements, allows cybercriminals to not only alter voices but also manipulate videos with such precision that they appear utterly genuine. In this disturbing incident, a video was manipulated to mimic Rashmika Mandanna, drawing attention to the urgent need for stringent legal and regulatory measures to combat the proliferation of such misleading content online.

The video in question, initially shared on Instagram on October 8, featured a woman named Zara Patel entering an elevator. The seamless transition in the deepfake version replaced Patel’s face with that of Rashmika Mandanna, creating a deceptive illusion. What makes this incident particularly alarming is its striking realism, garnering over 2.4 million views on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Abhishek Kumar, a vigilant journalist, shared the video on X, echoing concerns about the imperative need for new legal frameworks to curb the dissemination of fabricated content on the internet. Notably, the video caught the attention of actor Amitabh Bachchan, who underscored the urgency for legal action against the growing threat of deepfakes.

Upon closer scrutiny, differentiating between the authentic and deepfake videos becomes evident. In the genuine footage, Zara Patel’s face is clearly visible as she enters the elevator. However, in a mere moment, the video undergoes a dramatic transformation, seamlessly morphing into the likeness of Rashmika Mandanna. Mandanna, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, rose to fame in 2016 and has since garnered widespread acclaim for her talent and versatility.

Understanding Deepfake Technology: Deepfake technology represents a sinister evolution in synthetic media, enabling the replacement of a person’s image or video footage with another person’s likeness through advanced AI algorithms. Although the act of faking content is not new, deepfakes utilize powerful machine learning techniques to manipulate visual and audio content with remarkable precision, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.

Identifying a deepfake often requires keen observation. Unnatural facial expressions, erratic movements, or mismatched eye movements are telltale signs. In particular, the eyes play a crucial role; deepfakes often feature blurry or unfocused eyes, failing to align with the person’s head movements, serving as a crucial indicator of authenticity.

The emergence of deepfake technology underscores the importance of digital literacy and vigilant discernment in the digital age. As society grapples with the implications of this AI-driven deception, it becomes imperative to stay informed, vigilant, and advocate for robust legal measures to protect the integrity of digital content and the individuals it represents. Only through collective awareness and action can we mitigate the impact of this formidable technological threat, preserving the authenticity of our digital world.

[corporateintel]

The Pros and Cons of Generative AI

Generative AI refers to the technology that can generate new content such as text, images, music, or videos. Like any technology, it has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons of generative AI: Pros: Creativity: Generative AI can generate new and creative content that can be used in various fields, including music, art, and advertising. It can come up with novel…

[mikumadds]

I haven't seen many people on here mention that at one point JD Vance literally said he's a ''Never Trump Guy'' ...not that people can't change their minds, but isn't it weird for someone like that to be chosen VP?

[ryo-maybe]

Blooper really went and spoiled 95% of SH2 in their latest trailer in such a way that I'm genuinely surprised they held back from sticking a dramatic Pyramid Head shot at the end to top the whole thing off

[thesobsister]

Björk, feat. Rosalia, “Oral”

A Vespertine-era track from Björk on which she collabs with Rosalía, accompanied by a deepfake video of the two martial arts sparring, all to benefit the fight against open pen fish farming in Iceland.

Here’s an interview with Björk for more backstory:

[viejospellejos]

Así se verían los personajes de South Park en la realidad

El vídeo lo ha creado el YouTuber @demonflyingfox usando IA y deepfake

[techiexpertnews]

How To Stay Away From Deepfakes?

Generative AI is getting more proficient at creating deepfakes that can sound and look realistic. As a result, some of the more sophisticated spoofers have taken social engineering attacks to a more sinister level.

[crispsandkerosene]

Probably kind of a hot take, but I wish tumblr people would maybe make the nuance between "data scraping and companies doing whatever morally bankrupt corner cutting to maximize their profits are bad" and "the very concept of AI is evil, I hope Disney sues and makes artstyles copywritable, stuff you tell to chat GPT will be known to all AIs ever!!"

[thx-sunsxts-addrxss]

JUST found out about the kajol, katrina kaif and rashmika deepfake vid thingy that’s been circulating and goddamn why can’t people just mind their own business and exist 😭 did anyone ASK you to do that?? I don’t fucking think so. It’s like the hands to yourself policy. If someone doesn’t want you bothering them or misusing them in a harmful way, just don’t gosh. It’s not that hard. Keep to yourself everyone. Don’t misuse the internet like that. If everyone can just coexist on this platform and not harm anyone, that would be lovely.

[youwontbelievethethingsiveread]

Anyone else ever think about how in Abaddon's Gate, Clarissa Mao spent a minor fortune on some software that could make a fake video of Holden that only the best pros could maybe tell might not be real based on some very subtle clues - ten years later in real time any idiot can go online and make a deepfake AI video for free of just about anything, and suddenly Clarissa spending money of this is just weird 😆 just an example of where the technological development overtook the writing I guess

[nutmegdoggy]

if you guys wanted to see how bad the tom macdonald and ben shapiro rap is but didn't wanna give them a view, here ya go

normally I'm against distributing shit from horrible people even to hatewatch it, but this is just so embarrassingly awful that I think the entertainment value is worth it

[p1325]

Carly Rae Jepsen AI - Down Bad (Taylor Swift Cover)

[thatragicdeathofselena]

Jus made my CGI of Selena dancing to my RB music 🎶

[optogeneticist-nsfw]

ur art censors are so fucking funny I have not been able to stop giggling over them 😭

those are literally all @thrumbo she's way funnier than me <3 idk what I would do without her. she comes up with 90% of the jokes on this blog

also comes up with a lot of the concepts, kinda. well it's hard to keep track who came up with what honestly. we do all of our brainstorming lying in bed and giggling at 1am. either way, if I come up with something she's the one who refines it, and vice versa