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Deepfake

Safety and trust, one of the 17 words to learn first

A fake video, image or voice clip made with AI to look or sound like a real person.

More words in Safety and trust

• DisinformationFalse information spread on purpose to deceive. Misinformation is false information spread by mistake. AI makes both easier to produce.
• EU AI ActThe European Union's law on AI. It bans some uses outright and sets stricter rules the riskier the use.
• Existential riskThe concern that very advanced AI could one day threaten humanity as a whole. Experts disagree strongly on how seriously to take it.
• ExplainabilityHow well we can understand and describe why an AI made a particular decision.
• Facial recognitionAI that identifies people from their faces. Useful for unlocking your phone, controversial when used for surveillance.