Summary
Deepfakes, AI-manipulated media impersonating or fabricating events, are increasingly advanced and common. Fraud incidents rose tenfold globally from 2022 to 2023, with deepfakes used for election disinformation. Creating a convincing deepfake requires skills and resources, but AI advancements are simplifying this. Regulation and combat efforts include legislation in 43 US states and the UK, and tech companies developing detection tools.