How Deep Fakes Work and How to Avoid Getting Tricked by Them

By NowThis

Published on 7/5/2019 at 11:22 PM

AI has the power to create a fake video that looks exactly like someone—an actor, politician, or even you. Here's how deep fakes are created.

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