Deepfake technology can be used to create videos that seem to show politicians saying things they never said, or doing things they never have done.
Villasenor told CNBC that deepfakes can undermine the reputations of politicians and easily influence voter sentiment, making them very dangerous, yet "powerful."
"If there are a multitude of deepfakes over the course of an election campaign, voters could grow cynical about the ability to tell truth from falsehood. Cynicism could lead to apathy, low voter turnout, and disillusionment with the entire political system," said NYU's Barrett.It currently is not a federal crime in the U.S. to create fake videos.
He added that the legality of creating deepfakes could change in the future, as a number of bills hoping to curb their use have been introduced in Congress., was introduced in December 2018. Meanwhile, states including California and Texas have enacted laws that make deepfakes illegal when they're used to interfere with elections., short for "Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act," was introduced.
"Indeed, the technology can be used for both entertainment, business, and politics, so it is unlikely to be outlawed ever completely," said Peter Singer, cybersecurity and defense focused strategist and senior fellow at policy think tank, New America. He added that although it is legal, deepfakes should be labeled to let viewers know what they're seeing is a simulation. "Just as @realdonaldtrump has a small blue check on his account to let you now that it is him," Singer wrote.Nearly seven-in-ten say made-up news and information greatly affect Americans' confidence in government institutions, according to a
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