Regulating Pornographic Deepfakes—the Origin of the “Problem”
According to statistics, pornographic use makes up 96% of deepfake footage, most of which is made without consent. In fact, deepfakes made their way into public consciousness via pornographic use.…
Afterlife Deepfakes—Postmortem Right to Publicity and the Right to Respect for the Deceased
There are already a few examples of deepfakes being used in films to replace an actor’s or actress’ voice or even face after their death. For example, in 2019 a…
Deepfakes and Freedom of Expression—Different Approaches
The rise of deepfakes brings up important questions about the relationship between freedom of expression and the need to protect people from harmful consequences. On the one hand, freedom of…
The Use of Deepfakes in the Electoral Process
Deepfakes can be a threat at both individual and state levels. The former category includes non-consensual disclosure of explicit imagery, harassment, extortion, identity theft, and deepfake-based social engineering attacks, while…
Gellért MAGONY: In Too Deep(fake) – Suggestions on How to Avoid Harmful Social Influences of Deepfakes
In March 2023, a footage was shared on the Russian social networking site VKontakte of President Zelensky announcing that Ukraine would surrender to Russian invasion. The video also started to…
The Death of the Photograph: The Collapse of Photographic Truth in the AI Era (Opinion)
As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into everyday tools like smartphone cameras, the distinction between genuine and fabricated images is becoming harder to discern. This shift, exemplified by features in…
Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of the UN’s Global Digital Compact Initiative
The United Nations has embarked on a bold initiative in an era influenced by digital technologies. In September 2021, the UN Secretary-General released a report in which lay a proposal…
Ink Under Siege. The Ongoing Battle Against Book Banning in the United States
In the land of the free, where diversity and freedom of expression are cherished values, a shadow looms over the literary landscape—the contentious issue of book banning. While banning books…
Just unleash your art, we will guarantee your safety! – generative AI’s data protection concerns
The use of generative AI has brought with itself several challenges, mixed with possible advancements. This type of artificial intelligence can produce various sorts of content, including text, imagery, audio…
Stop Killer Robots
The slogan in the title is not a line from a science fiction movie, but the slogan of a campaign by Human Rights Watch (HRW), a New York-based international NGO.…
