A de-aged Bill Whitaker deepfake
Watch Bill Whitaker de-age 30 years thanks to deepfake technology engineered by visual effects artist Chris Umé. Umé is the creator of the DeepTomCruise deepfakes parodying the actor Tom Cruise. cbsn.ws/3vnsBFa
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How deepfakes could soon change our world
Synthetic media, better known as deepfakes, could be a goldmine for filmmakers. But the technology has already terrorized women who have had their faces inserted into pornography. And it could potentially disrupt society. Bill Whitaker reports.
The impact of deepfakes: How do you know when a video is real?
As deepfakes become pervasive, it will be essential to prove which videos are authentic.
Deepfake technology's potential to change media and disrupt society
Synthetic media, better known as deepfakes, could be a goldmine for filmmakers. But the technology has already terrorized women who have had their faces inserted into pornography. And it could potentially disrupt society.
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How synthetic media, or deepfakes, could soon change our world; Reuniting families separated at the border; Deep Springs College: Higher education on a remote ranch.
How deepfakes could soon change our world
Synthetic media, better known as deepfakes, could be a goldmine for filmmakers. But the technology has already terrorized women who have had their faces inserted into pornography. And it could potentially disrupt society. Bill Whitaker reports.
10/10/2021: Deepfakes, 1,000 Children, Deep Springs
How synthetic media, or deepfakes, could soon change our world; Reuniting families separated at the border; Deep Springs College: Higher education on a remote ranch
The impact of deepfakes: How do you know when a video is real?
As deepfakes become pervasive, it will be essential to prove which videos are authentic.
Deepfake technology's potential to change media and disrupt society
Synthetic media, better known as deepfakes, could be a goldmine for filmmakers. But the technology has already terrorized women who have had their faces inserted into pornography. And it could potentially disrupt society.
Deepfakes: Knowing when a video is real
As deepfakes become pervasive, it will be essential to prove which videos are authentic.
A deepfake version of Bill Whitaker
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Cybersecurity talks ahead of 2020 election
Representatives from Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter met with national security officials Thursday to discuss cybersecurity ahead of the 2020 presidential election. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
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Zuckerberg: Facebook needs to form deepfake video policy
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Instagram head reflects on foreign interference
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"Deepfakes" spark concerns over misinformation
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New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
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The challenge of detecting "deepfakes"
High-tech manipulated videos called deepfakes are spreading online and could threaten presidential candidates ahead of the 2020 elections. So far, tech companies have done little to stop the spread of the videos. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports, and CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM with more on what can be done.
Lawmakers tackle "deepfake" concerns
Lawmakers in Washington grappled this week with how to prevent what are known as deep fake videos. These manipulated images, which appear authentic at first glance, can pose a very real national security threat. Chief national security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's hard to tell what's real online
Cybersecurity experts are concerned that because AI has never been cheaper or easier to use, deepfake videos will be deployed by a diverse set of hackers during the 2020 election
Congress tackles threat of "deepfake" technology
The House Intelligence Committee is examining the threats deepfakes could pose to national security, the U.S. election system and even corporate America. Lawmakers heard from tech experts who say there might not be a way to defeat the trend, but there could be a way to stop the spread of fake content. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
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