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Lawmakers Are Working On Legislation To Stop Deepfakes

Sometimes, you can easily spot a deepfake. They might have a weird delay in sound or something that’s just off about their facial movements. But, as deepfakes become more realistic and accessible, it opens up potential problems. Now, members of Congress want to step in before matters get worse. Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY) has introduced the DEEPFAKES Accountability Act in the House, with the aim of combatting “the spread of disinformation through restrictions on deep-fake video alteration technology.” The bill comes with the rise of the new technology and as the proliferation of internet content impacts the thoughts of millions. Recently, a deepfake of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made rounds on Instagram. The video’s caption says, “Mark Zuckerberg reveals the truth about Facebook and who really owns the future.” The deepfake tested Facebook’s previous decision to keep up an altered video of Nancy Pelosi. Many were curious to see if Facebook would remove the Zuckerberg...

Arriana McLymore

Jun 14, 2019