New technology is making it possible for people to make realistic videos of people appearing to say things they never actually said. The videos are known as “deep fakes.” The name comes from the process of deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence, or AI. They can be created with computer programs available for sale or on the internet. The technology uses face mapping and AI to produce false videos that look almost real. Lawmakers, intelligence officials and media experts have expressed concern about deep fakes. They warn the false videos could be used to threaten America’s national security or interfere in elections.
Title: ‘Deepfake’ Videos: a New Weapon in Disinformation Wars
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process of deep learning, a form of artificial intelligence, or AI.</span> <span data-start-time='30063' data-end-time='38667'>They can be created with computer programs available for sale or on the internet.</span> <span data-start-time='38667' data-end-time='48917'>The technology uses face mapping and AI to produce false videos that look almost real.</span> <span data-start-time='48917' data-end-time='59396'>Lawmakers, intelligence officials and media experts have expressed concern about deep fakes.</span> <span data-start-time='59396' data-end-time='70792'>They warn the false videos could be used to threaten America’s national security or interfere in elections.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' 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data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2655/older_technology.m4a'><span>older technology</span></div><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2655/voice_mapping.m4a'><span>voice mapping</span></div></div></div><div class='sentence_completion_question question-container' data-question-id=11067 data-hint-location='59396' style='display:none;'><div class='question' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2655/the_videos_could_be_used_to_threaten__blank_.m4a'>The videos could be used to threaten <span class='blank'>national security</span>.</div><div class='choices' data-correct-choice='national security'><div class='choice' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2655/intelligence_experts.m4a'><span>intelligence experts</span></div><div class='choice' 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