What are the different types of deepfakes?
Produced by: Pranav Dixit Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Deepfakes
The realm of deepfakes is an ever-evolving landscape that introduces various types of manipulated media content, raising concerns about misinformation and its societal impacts.
Types of deepfakes
Deepfakes come in various forms. Let’s have an extensive look at different types of deepfakes.
Face-swapping deepfakes
This is the most common form, where the face of one person is superimposed onto another's using deep learning algorithms. It can be done convincingly, making it appear as if the target person is saying or doing things they haven't.
Voice synthesis
Generating synthetic voice recordings that mimic someone's speech patterns and intonations. These can be used to create fake audio messages or mimic someone's voice to an eerily accurate degree.
Gesture and body movement manipulation
Deep learning techniques can also alter body movements, gestures, and expressions in videos, making it seem like a person is doing or saying something they didn't.
Text-based deepfakes
AI-generated text, such as articles, social media posts, or even emails, that imitate the writing style of a specific individual, potentially leading to misleading content creation.
Object manipulation
Beyond faces and bodies, deep learning can manipulate objects within videos, changing their appearance or behaviour. This could lead to deceptive presentations of events or situations.
Hybrid deepfakes
Combining multiple techniques, such as face-swapping with altered voice or body movements, to create more sophisticated and convincing deepfakes.
Malicious use cases
Deepfakes have been employed in various malicious activities, including revenge porn, political manipulation, spreading hoaxes, and financial fraud.
