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?

    <p>It demonstrated the potential of deepfake technology for benign purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Using two separate neural networks known as the 'generator' and 'discriminator'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The generator tries to deceive the discriminator, while the discriminator tries to identify fake content</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is often possible to detect that a video is a deepfake upon close inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It could result in catastrophic consequences such as political deception and confusion</p> 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?

    <p>To alleviate concerns about his health and public absence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He notes that deepfakes are improving at a breathtaking pace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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