4. The Coming Dangers of Deepfake Technology
đź•’ Date: 30 July 2024 (Tuesday) | Time: 7-8pm (SGT)
What if you couldn't trust your own eyes or ears?
Imagine engaging in online conversations without certainty whether you're interacting with a real person or their digital doppelgänger.
This scenario is no longer confined to science fiction; deepfake technology has already made it a reality.
Recently, scammers used deepfake technology to create a synthetic version of singer Taylor Swift, which looked and sounded like her, falsely offering free cookware sets. In the USA, a deepfake of a school principal was used to spread disinformation.
At this pace, we may be heading towards an ‘infopocalypse’, blurring the lines between truth and deception.
So, in a world where anyone can be digitally replicated from a single photo and voice clip, how do we distinguish fact from fiction?
Join us in a virtual masterclass led by Dr Jasper Roe as we confront the unsettling reality of deepfake technology. In this session, we will:
- Explore the latest advancements in deepfake technology, including new AI programs that can create convincing synthetic media in unprecedented ways.
- Discuss the profound impacts of this technology on our society and education.
- Explore methods for identifying fake media and safeguarding ourselves against manipulation, particularly amidst the upcoming flood of fake media.
Speaker Profile
 | Dr Jasper Roe FHEA Head of Department Language School Dr Jasper Roe is an academic, researcher, and current Head of Department for JCU Language School. Jasper's research interests are related to the relationship between language, discourse, and society, along with higher education and teaching, student experience and academic integrity. |