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The Impact of Deepfakes on Society

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What is the main concern regarding deepfake technology?

It uses cutting-edge AI to generate TV commercials.
It allows people to predict the future using AI.
It enables anyone to create realistic-looking photos and videos. (correct)
It pits two separate neural networks against each other.

What does the term 'deepfakes' refer to?

Technological breakthroughs during PhD studies at the University of Montreal.
Predictions made by an ESPN analyst in 1998.
Phenomenon in AI research known as generative adversarial networks (GANs).
Realistic-looking photos and videos created using AI. (correct)

Who invented GANs, a key technology behind deepfakes?

An ESPN analyst
The University of Montreal
The State Farm ad creators
Ian Goodfellow (correct)

What is the significance of the State Farm TV commercial in relation to deepfakes?

It demonstrated the potential of deepfake technology for benign purposes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was Ian Goodfellow's conceptual breakthrough in architecting GANs?

Using two separate neural networks known as the 'generator' and 'discriminator'. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the relationship between the generator and the discriminator in the context of deepfake technology?

The generator tries to deceive the discriminator, while the discriminator tries to identify fake content (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of deepfake technology in comparison to authentic video footage?

It is often possible to detect that a video is a deepfake upon close inspection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of deepfake technology becoming indistinguishable from real images?

It could result in catastrophic consequences such as political deception and confusion (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of President Ali Bongo's nationwide televised address on New Year’s Day, as mentioned in the text?

To alleviate concerns about his health and public absence (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Hany Farid describe the pace at which deepfakes are evolving?

He notes that deepfakes are improving at a breathtaking pace (D) Signup and view all the answers

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