The Deepfake Dilemma: The Technology, Policy, and Economy

In this podcast episode, we dive into the explosive growth of deepfakes, which have surged by an astonishing 1400% thanks to advancements in generative AI that make voice and video cloning easier than ever. With the rise of user-friendly deepfake creation tools, producing realistic content has become alarmingly simple, raising serious concerns in areas like politics and finance. The conversation also covers effective detection methods that achieve a remarkable 99% accuracy, highlighting the ongoing struggle between deepfake creators and those working to identify them. This underscores the critical need for strong defenses to protect against this emerging technological threat.