Deepfake
Highly realistic, AI-generated fake videos, audio, or images of real people doing or saying things they never did.
In Plain English
Deepfakes use AI to map one person's face or voice onto another's. Think of it as a highly advanced, digital version of a Halloween mask. While it can be used harmlessly in movies to de-age actors, it is frequently used maliciously to create fake news, scams, or non-consensual explicit images. It is one of the most immediate safety concerns in the AI era because it makes it hard to trust our own eyes and ears.
Real-World Example
A scammer using AI to clone a CEO's voice and leaving a voicemail instructing an employee to wire money.