Law
Understanding Deepfake Defamation and Reputational Torts
Quick fact
A 2019 report by Deeptrace Labs found that deepfake technology had been used to create 15,000 fraudulent videos, mostly non-consensual pornography, which can also harm reputations. Courts are only beginning to develop clear legal standards for such harm under existing defamation law.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a video of a public figure saying something they never said, so realistic that millions believe it. If it damages their reputation, what legal recourse do they have?