Could deepfakes be used to create digital actors for future films?

There has been speculation about deepfakes being used for creating digital actors for future films. Digitally constructed/altered humans have already been used in films before, and deepfakes could contribute new developments in the near future.

What is a 'deepfake'?

The term "deepfake," which was coined on a Reddit thread in 2017, is used to describe the recreation of a human's appearance or voice through artificial intelligence. Surprisingly, just about anyone can create a deepfake with a crappy PC, some software, and a few hours of work.

Can a politician be a deepfake?

It doesn’t have to be a politician to be a deepfake. It even might be your friend. It could be you that’s targeted. “It doesn’t have to be a politician to be a deepfake,” Panetta said in agreement. “It even might be your friend. It could be you that’s targeted.

Are deepfakes harmful?

Similarly, computer science associate professor Hao Li of the University of Southern California states that deepfakes created for malicious use, such as fake news, will be even more harmful if nothing is done to spread awareness of deepfake technology.