Technical

Synthetic Media (Deepfake)

Artificially generated or manipulated audio, visual, or video content designed to create a realistic but false depiction.

Definition

Synthetic media, often referred to as deepfakes, involves the intentional manipulation of an image, audio, or video recording using advanced digital technology to create a realistic but false depiction of a person's appearance, speech, or conduct. The manipulation must be significant enough to cause a reasonable person to fundamentally misunderstand the content compared to the unaltered media.