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Deepfakes: Experiment shows how easily fake identities can be created

An Austrian media outlet created a fictional influencer to test the credibility of deepfakes.

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The experiment showed that a convincing digital identity can be generated with minimal technical skills.

The findings highlight the increased risks of disinformation and online sexual exploitation.

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Why it matters

Cette démonstration alerte sur la vulnérabilité des plateformes numériques face aux manipulations, avec des conséquences potentielles pour la vie privée, la sécurité en ligne et la confiance dans les médias.

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