Deepfake
A deepfake is synthetic video, image or audio that uses AI to place a real person's face, voice or movements into content that never happened.
Common uses
Fake investment ads with celebrity faces, explicit fakes, fabricated speeches by politicians, executive voice fraud.
Removal
Platform reports, Google's explicit fakes form and legal routes together. In the EU, deepfakes must be disclosed under AI Act Article 50. Guide: removing deepfakes.
Frequently asked questions
How can I spot a deepfake?
Blinking, lip sync and lighting inconsistencies are clues; certainty needs source and metadata analysis.