The Deepfake Menace: Legal Challenges in the Age of AI

Seeing is no longer believing! Technology has advanced in ways that blur the lines between what is true and what is simulated. Deepfakes, being part of that technology, is a miracle for those of us who once marvelled at face-swapping and photoshopping. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence, which makes it possible to create videos, photos, and audio that are difficult for humans to recognise as phoney. This poses serious risks, with potential consequences ranging from unfair election practices to the use of falsified evidence in court. Therefore, prompt legal action is necessary as deepfake technology continues to proliferate and evolve rapidly.

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Şeymanur Yönt
Şeymanur Yönt
Şeymanur Yönt is a Deputy Researcher at TRT World Research Centre. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Istanbul University and a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has practiced as a lawyer for two years and worked as a publications and research intern at the American Society of International Law. Her research interests include public international law, international economic law, and development.

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