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What is Deepfake?
A deepfake is a type of fake image or video that is basically computer generated. And when you see this photo or video, you will think that it is a real photo or video. The number of such fake videos or images on the Internet is increasing day by day. Some people put their own face on other people’s bodies, or put someone else’s face on their own body, just for entertainment.
However, it is not the case that these fake videos or images are not misused. Day by day, fake news is spreading through such fake videos or photos. As a result, it appears that respectable people are talking about the opposite on the Internet. Spreading wrong opinions. As a result, criticism is created in the Internet world and human values are also degraded.
Many of us are familiar with the term Artificial Intelligence. However, in short, artificial intelligence is the ability to give artificial machines the ability to think like humans. Programs are made in such a way that devices can work in the same way that humans can work. Deepfake photos or videos are the product of this artificial intelligence. These videos become so realistic that later artificial intelligence itself cannot distinguish between original and fake videos.
Artificial intelligence or AI is first allowed to observe the person who needs to make the fake video or photo. As a result the AI learns to mimic the person’s movements and facial expressions. The result is a realistic fake video that amazes you and the AI.
Deepfake videos or photos can be created for both good and bad purposes. For example, creating fake news realistically with a person who has nothing to do with the news.
How to spot a deepfake?
I was saying, deepfake videos are so realistic that AI itself cannot understand which is original and which is fake after making the video. Spotting deepfake videos has become a challenge these days.
You will first watch the video very carefully. Watch the person’s facial expressions while watching the video. If the person’s gestures look the same over and over and the person’s words don’t match the person’s facial expressions, you might be watching a deepfake video.
Sometimes deepfake videos don’t even have such errors. As a result, it becomes difficult to recognize such videos. In that case, there is another method to recognize deepfake videos. This is the background view of the video. If you notice that the video is heavily edited and some elements do not fit well in the background, then you are probably watching a deepfake video.
If you are still not sure whether it is a deepfake video or an original video, then you can use online deepfake check tools. However, I am not saying that the tools can identify 100% deepfake videos. Because, inputting limited knowledge in these tools means that these tools cannot catch any new errors by themselves.
So the best way to check the originality of the video is to talk to the person and ask them directly. It is better to solve the problem in this way even if it is a famous person and the incident is causing criticism.
Some common examples of deepfake
Deepfake videos and photos on the internet are increasing day by day. And if you go online, you might be able to see deepfake videos or photos. Some of the popular deepfakes among these deepfakes are mentioned below:
1. Obama is a deepfake
This deepfake is about former US President Barack Obama . Here he gives a speech that he never actually did or gave. In this video, Barack Obama’s facial expressions and facial expressions are imitated very well. In this case, machine-learning algorithm has been used to create the video. And this machine-learning algorithm is basically a classification algorithm which is formed by the use of many algorithms.
2. Jordan Peele Deepfake
This deepfake video is of German actor Jordan Peele. He was speaking as Barack Obama in this video. This video is also made using machine-learning i.e. machine-learning was used to add-just Obama’s face to Jordan Peele’s face.
3. Gal Gadot is deepfake
This deepfake video is of actress Gal Gadot. She is speaking as Hillary Clinton in this video . That is, in this video, Gal Gadot’s face is replaced by Hillary Clinton’s face. This video is also generated using machine-learning. If you want to know about Hillary Clinton, you can visit the link below.
4. Facebook is deepfake
This deepfake video was created using an application called FaceApp. And it uses artificial intelligence to create realistic faces. With the help of the application you can make deepfake videos of any person. Even celebrities can be deepfaked with it.
5. FakeApp is DeepFake
This Deepfake video is made with FakeApp. That is, this fakeapp is a software or program with the help of which deepfake videos can be installed. The app allows users to swap faces in videos. It once gained a lot of popularity for creating deepfakes.
How do deepfakes compromise security?
In fact, deepfake is an important security issue. Because people can be cheated with the help of these fake videos. People can be thrown into confusing situations. A stigma can be added to a person’s character. Such deepfake videos help people stay incognito. These deepfake videos are used to spread lies or rumours. Brings critical information online and creates a noisy environment. Cybercriminals can conduct identity theft and various other criminal activities through deepfakes. So it can be said that deepfakes bring security vulnerabilities.
How to protect yourself and your organization from deepfakes
The popularity of deepfake videos or photos is increasing day by day. It has also started creating a criminal environment by using it. Deepfake videos are becoming more realistic than before. So it is essential to know how to protect yourself and your organization from deepfakes. Below are some ways to avoid deepfakes:
Keep the same knowledge
Keep proper knowledge about DeepFake and know updated knowledge about it. As a result, you can prepare before you fall victim to it. And understand that deepfake technology is the threat of the future. You can also be a victim of it.
Verify the source of the video
Verify video source at any cost. If a video looks like your deepfake video, try to find out about the source of the video. If the source is unknown or fake or has been opened for a few days, you may have seen a deepfake video.
Watch the video
Try to find the clues that confirm a deepfake video. That is, if the video is very surf or the gestures are not unusual, then maybe the video is original. But if the video is over-edited, there are several mismatches between the elements in the background, there are mismatches between words and facial expressions, and repetitive expressions are found, then these indicate a deepfake. So, watch the video very carefully and try to find the features.
Use technology
Use technology to be sure. Identifying deepfake videos is a challenge so technicians are working with different applications or software or tools. So that they can identify deepfake videos very easily. Currently, software can identify deepfake videos very easily. However, if the video is created with great care, the software also fails. Look out for places like Diptrace. Also keep an eye on the main person face and see if the video is tampered with anywhere. Tamper means having material where it shouldn’t be.
Report to appropriate authorities
If the video is suspicious you can create a report or report it to the appropriate authorities. If possible, talk directly to the person who made the video and make sure the video is not a deepfake. This is the best way to spot a deepfake.
By following the above tips, you will be able to save yourself and your organization from the threat of technology called Deepfake, Inshallah.
