Security News > 2020 > January > Facebook Cracks Down on Deepfake Videos

Despite the difficulties of identifying deepfakes, social media sites are recognizing the need to crack down on the manipulated, misleading videos.

Facebook is banning deepfake videos, which stem from a technique of human-image synthesis based on artificial intelligence to create fake content.

Facebook on Monday said it will remove misleading videos from its platform - however, it will not crack down on all doctored content, such as "Satire" video, as the company attempts to walk the thin line between free speech and misinformation.

Top deepfake artist Hao Li has warned that in 2020, deepfake videos will be completely undetectable - presenting challenges to Facebook and other social-media websites.

Despite the difficulties of identifying deepfakes, social-media sites are recognizing the need to crack down on the manipulated, misleading videos.

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https://threatpost.com/facebook-cracks-down-deepfake-videos/151590/