The Use of Deepfakes Poses Risks to Security and Privacy

• Deepfakes are used for fraud and criminal activities.
• The number of programs that create non-consensual images is increasing.
• Experts call for new laws to regulate the technology.

Modern technologies of artificial intelligence have led to a rapid increase in the use of deepfakes, which pose serious threats to security and privacy. These fakes, which can imitate voices and images, are used both in criminal schemes and to create non-consensual acts involving specific individuals.

For example, deepfakes that imitate high-ranking officials have become a tool for obtaining important information or access to sensitive networks. Recently in the USA, there have been instances where fake reports from government officials were used to deceive foreign partners.

In addition, new programs have emerged that allow the creation of sexualized images without the consent of the individuals on whom they are based. This has led to an increase in incidents of bullying and threats to privacy, particularly among women and girls.

Experts call for the establishment of new legislative initiatives that would regulate the use of such technologies. For example, in the USA, draft laws have already been developed that foresee liability for online services for distributing content created without consent, while in some states, stricter penalties for creating deepfakes are being introduced.

Technologies for detecting fakes are also being developed. Some companies are already using artificial intelligence to identify manipulation with images and videos.

Tags: Technology/AI/Crime