deepfake

  • How to Spot a Deepfake Without Even Watching the Video

    How to Spot a Deepfake Without Even Watching the Video

    Deepfakes are videos that glue one person’s face onto another’s body, making the former look like they’re saying or doing something that they never actually did — even if it’s something as harmless as Tom Cruise talking to the camera and hitting a golf ball. They’re hard to spot just from watching the video, but…


  • Uh-Oh, ‘Deepfake’ Apps Are About To Go Mainstream

    Up until now, ‘deepfake’ technology has remained bubbling under the surface, just out of a mainstream audience’s reach. A new app called ZAO, available on iTunes in China, threatens that. The app has shot up the Chinese charts in the few days since its release, effectively making deepfakes mainstream. The results are equal parts impressive…