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Fake Videos, Real Consequences: The Impact of Deepfakes on Society

  The Age of Deception is Here Imagine scrolling through your social media feed and stumbling upon a video of a world leader declaring war or a celebrity confessing to a crime. Your heart races, panic sets in, and before you know it, the video has gone viral. But here’s the twist—it’s completely fake! Welcome to the age of deepfakes , where artificial intelligence (AI) can manipulate videos, audio, and images so convincingly that even experts struggle to tell what’s real and what’s not. Deepfakes are no longer just a tech geek's experiment ; they’re a powerful weapon of misinformation . And the worst part? The damage is already being done. Political disinformation? Check. Fake news? Check. Ruined reputations? Check. Financial fraud? Check. So, how do we fight back? Is it even possible to trust what we see online anymore? This blog dives deep into how AI and deepfakes fuel misinformation and, more importantly, how to protect yourself from falling for the trap . Let’s break it down....