Publisher's Synopsis
"The War on AI Deepfakes and Disinformation" by Enzo Milano is a book that explores the dangers and implications of deepfake technology, which enables the creation of synthetically altered footage that appears real. The book discusses the potential uses of deepfakes in disinformation campaigns, including in the context of elections and political discourse, and how they can erode trust in institutions, media, and our own senses. It also raises concerns about the use of deepfakes in exploiting individuals through AI-enabled pornography sites.
The book has several chapters that cover various aspects of deepfakes and disinformation, including: 1. Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of deepfake technology and its potential impact on society.2. Artificial Intelligence Systems: This chapter discusses the various AI systems that can be used to create deepfakes, such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs).
3. Deepfake Videos: This chapter explores the different types of deepfake videos, such as face-swap videos and body-swap videos, and how they can be used to spread disinformation.
4. Voice Cloning: This chapter discusses the use of voice cloning technology to create deepfakes that can imitate a person's voice.
5. Deepfake Images: This chapter covers the use of deepfake technology to create synthetic images that can be used to spread disinformation.
6. Generative Text: This chapter discusses the use of AI-powered text generation technology to create fake news articles, social media posts, and other forms of disinformation.
7. Risk and Implications: This chapter explores the various risks associated with deepfakes, including their potential impact on democracy and the rule of law.
8. Detection: This chapter discusses the various techniques that can be used to detect deepfakes, such as AI-powered tools and media literacy programs.
9. Regulatory Initiatives: This chapter covers the various regulatory initiatives that have been proposed to address the issue of deepfakes, such as laws prohibiting the use of deepfakes in disinformation campaigns.
10. Open-Source Intelligence Techniques and Journalistic Approaches: This chapter discusses the role of open-source intelligence techniques and journalistic approaches in detecting and debunking deepfakes.
11. Media Literacy: This chapter emphasizes the importance of media literacy in mitigating the risks associated with deepfakes.
12. Implications and Recommendations: This chapter provides recommendations for individuals, governments, and social media platforms to address the issue of deepfakes.
13. Questions and Answers: This chapter provides answers to frequently asked questions about deepfakes and their implications. "The War on AI Deepfakes and Disinformation" provides a comprehensive overview of the dangers of deepfake technology and the various ways in which it can be used to spread disinformation. It also offers recommendations for how individuals, governments, and social media platforms can address this issue. ----
keywords AI deepfakes
Disinformation
Fake news
Media literacy
AI-powered propaganda
Digital manipulation
Truth in the digital age
Deepfake technology
Artificial intelligence
Machine learning
Propaganda and disinformation
Information warfare
Cybersecurity
Data privacy
Online manipulation
Social media and disinformation
Psychological operations
Influence operations
Political propaganda
Disinformation campaigns
