Are celebrity deepfakes on TikTok?

Celebrity deepfakes are all over TikTok. Here’s why they’re becoming common – and how you can spot them deepfakes being used as “proof” for other fake news and disinformation deepfakes being used to discredit celebrities and others whose livelihood depends on sharing content while maintaining a reputation

What is an example of a deepfake?

Deepfakes are typically fake images, videos, or audio recordings. You may have seen popular videos of celebrities or politicians saying something they are unlikely to say in real life. These are common examples of deepfakes. How do deepfakes work?

What role did deepfakes play?

Deepfakes played no role. The main ingredient in deepfakes is machine learning, which has made it possible to produce deepfakes much faster at a lower cost.

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.