deepfake
AI-generated impostor video
A deepfake is synthetic media—typically video or audio—created using artificial intelligence to make someone appear to say or do something they never did.
The technology maps one person's face onto another's body or generates realistic speech from text.
Deepfakes range from harmless entertainment to dangerous misinformation: The video turned out to be a deepfake.
The term blends "deep learning" with "fake."
False data spread unintentionally
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
fabrication · election interference · political manipulation · viral spread · social media · impersonation · discredit · smear campaign
Voluntary agreement given
- privacyFreedom from observation
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- transparencyState of being see-through
accountability · exploitation · harm · dignity · rights · regulation · legislation · misuse
Layered computational learning systems
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
- face swapSuperimpose two countenances
- voice cloningReplicating speech synthetically
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
computer-generated · biometrics · morphing · detection · forensics · training data · lip sync · generative AI
Mockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- film productionCreating motion pictures
- visual effectsDigitally created film imagery
- de-agingArtificially restoring youthful appearance
dubbing · resurrection · gaming · virtual influencer · avatar · special effects · memes · comedy
Resembling actual photographs
- convincingAble to persuade
- lifelikeResembling the real thing
- believableAble to convince
- indistinguishableImpossible to tell apart
seamless · high-resolution · sophisticated · uncanny valley · flawless · imperceptible · pixel-perfect · naturalistic
Human-made historical objects
- forensic analysisScientific examination for legal proceedings
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- watermarkingEmbedding ownership indicators
- verificationProving something accurate
metadata · provenance · fact-checking · debunking · reverse image search
misinformation
False data spread unintentionally
- propagandaBiased information for influence
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
manipulation · fabrication · election interference · political manipulation · viral spread · social media · impersonation · discredit · smear campaign · false evidence
consent
Voluntary agreement given
- privacyFreedom from observation
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
transparency · accountability · exploitation · harm · dignity · rights · regulation · legislation · misuse · trust
neural networks
Layered computational learning systems
- machine learningAlgorithms that improve from data
- face swapSuperimpose two countenances
- voice cloningReplicating speech synthetically
algorithm · computer-generated · biometrics · morphing · detection · forensics · training data · lip sync · generative AI
satire
Mockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- film productionCreating motion pictures
- visual effectsDigitally created film imagery
de-aging · dubbing · resurrection · gaming · virtual influencer · avatar · special effects · memes · comedy · celebrity impersonation
photorealistic
Resembling actual photographs
- convincingAble to persuade
- lifelikeResembling the real thing
- believableAble to convince
indistinguishable · seamless · high-resolution · sophisticated · uncanny valley · flawless · imperceptible · pixel-perfect · naturalistic · detailed
artifacts
Human-made historical objects
- forensic analysisScientific examination for legal proceedings
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- watermarkingEmbedding ownership indicators
verification · metadata · provenance · fact-checking · debunking · reverse image search
- AIAI, machine learning, algorithm, chatbot, neural networks
- Digital Ageapp, blog, emoji, hashtag, meme
- Film Technologycamera, projector, film reel, film stock, cinematograph
- graphicsvector, shapes, 3D graphics, raster, symbols
- Coined Wordschortle, galumph, nerd, robot, quark
- fakephony, bogus, sham, counterfeit, imitation
deepfakeraw footage
Unprocessed recorded material
primary source · source material · live recording · documentary footage · the real thing
deepfakelive recording
Audio from real event
analog recording · photographic evidence · surveillance footage · dashcam footage · bodycam footage