The misuse of deepfake technology has dramatically expanded, ranging from the creation of fake and deceptive content aimed at harming individuals’ private lives and reputations to the broader and more insidious goal of undermining the integrity of democratic processes. The potential for misuse has grown at an alarming rate. On an individual level, deepfakes can be weaponised to fabricate false narratives that inflict irreversible damage to a person’s reputation, privacy, or personal relationships. These fake representations can lead to devastating personal consequences, including public humiliation, social isolation, and emotional distress, all while the victims struggle to prove the authenticity of their identity or the truth behind the manipulated content.
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