THE IMPACTS OF DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGIES ON GLOBAL POLITICAL AND DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS
Keywords:
deepfake technology, artificial intelligence (AI), political disinformation, election interference, trust erosion.Abstract
Deepfake, technology that works based on artificial intelligence, has posed a serious threat to the global political and diplomatic stability. Creating fake speeches and spreading misinformation, deepfakes undermine trust, interfere with elections, and escalate geopolitical tensions. Real-world cases are proving how dangerous they are. This paper outlines the political consequences of deepfakes, their involvement in disinformation, and the details on their detection and regulation.
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