UNMASKING REALITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY

UNMASKING REALITY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY

1Yogendra Awasthi, 2Ambresh Mishra, 3Rakesh Kumar

1,2,Student, 3Assistant Professor

1,2,3Department of Computer Application,

1,2,3Tulas Institute, Dehradun, India,

1,2,3Sri Dev Suman Uttrakhand University, Tehri, India

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Abstract: This review paper delves into the realm of deep fake technology, unravelling its intricate landscape and multifaceted implications. The paper navigates through the foundational techniques that underpin deep fake creation, elucidating their intricacies and potentialities. With a spotlight on diverse applications across domains, the paper probes into the profound societal impact of this technology. Amidst these explorations, the paper confronts the myriad challenges posed by deep fakes, ranging from technical hurdles to ethical dilemmas. It unveils the cutting-edge strategies employed for detecting and mitigating deep fake content, underscoring the continuous evolution in this dynamic field. The paper delves into the ethical and legal dimensions surrounding deep fake technology, addressing matters of consent, privacy, and accountability. Furthermore, the paper casts a forward-looking gaze, envisioning the potential trajectories that deep fake technology may embark upon, and the corresponding strategies to harness its benefits while minimizing risks. This comprehensive review paper thus seeks to provide a panoramic view of deep fake technology's present state and its future role in shaping the intricate tapestry of media content creation.

Keywords: Deep fake technology, Foundational techniques, Applications, Societal impact, Challenges, Technical hurdles, Ethical dilemmas, Detection and mitigation, Strategies, Ethical and legal dimensions, Consent, Privacy, Accountability, Future trajectories, Benefits, Risks, Media content creation.