The Deepfakes We Warned About Are Here
https://theness.com/neurologicablog/the-deepfakes-we-warned-about-are-here/
In a 2019 piece posted on Neurologica flagged how deepfakes could spread misinformation and erode trust in real content. Since then AI has made deepfakes cheaper and easier to produce, widening two problems: mistaking fakes for real content (Type 1) and doubting real content (Type 2). Today, the risk isn’t just fake videos—it’s widespread confusion. Verification should become routine information hygiene, not a burden. A new twist is AI-fueled scams: fake voices and videos to impersonate loved ones, driving large losses. Practical safeguards include a trusted code word, using it, and verifying calls with someone you trust. Policy matters too: governments need stronger cybersecurity actions to disrupt scam networks offshore. With AI progress accelerating, cybersecurity must rise in priority