Digital impersonation
AI-generated synthetic media intended to deceive by mimicking a person.
Definition
A synthetic audio, visual, or still-image media item that has been digitally manipulated or simulated using deep generative methods or artificial intelligence techniques, was created with the intent to deceive, and would lead reasonable viewers or listeners to believe it accurately depicts the impersonated person's voice or likeness; the statutory definition expressly excludes protected commentary, parody, satire, criticism, and artistic expression.
Related Terms
Deceptive and Fraudulent Synthetic Media
Synthetic media that falsely depicts reality, misleading a reasonable person about appearance, action, or speech....
AI-assisted impersonation
Use of automated/generative tools to create or amplify impersonation....
Synthetic Media (Deepfake)
Artificially generated or manipulated audio, visual, or video content designed to create a realistic but false depiction....
Fabricated media
Materially inaccurate or artificially generated audio/visual media altered or created without consent....
MATERIALLY DECEPTIVE MEDIA
AI-produced media that falsely depicts real people and is likely believed....