In this session, we delve into deepfakes’ growing use in satire and activism around the world, from mocking authoritarian leaders to synthetically resurrecting victims of injustice to demand action.
Based on findings from an upcoming report from Human Rights organization WITNESS and the Co-creation Studio at MIT Open Documentary Lab, we’ll explore some of the key questions these often controversial uses of synthetic media raise: How can we distinguish intentional disinformation from clumsy deepfake critique? Who’s fair game to target without consent? When should synthetic satire be labeled and who should be responsible for deciding when it crosses the line?
