Deep Fakes: Algorithms and Society

Deep Fakes: Algorithms and Society explores the use of artificial intelligence technologies to produce indistinguishable photorealistic audiovisual clips, challenging the traditional indexical relationship between photographic images and the scene of capture. It raises questions about the management of this new challenge to our sense of reality and the potential information disorder it generates, while also providing the basis for legitimate tools used in entertainment and creative industries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 78 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Deep Fakes: Algorithms and Society delves into the captivating realm of artificial intelligence technologies, where the creation of remarkably lifelike audiovisual clips that mimic traditional video media reaches new heights. For centuries, the indexical relationship between the photographic image and its related media of film and video has been the cornerstone of truth claims. These iconic images, imbued with a sense of authenticity, have historically traced their origins back to actual light rays captured in a specific time and space, which were then chemically processed or digitally recorded to produce the final image. However, the advent of deep learning networks has ushered in a transformative era, enabling the generation of photorealistic audiovisual media that completely disconnect from any actual event. As society grapples with this novel challenge to our perception of reality and the established evidential frameworks of the "mechanical image," the question arises: Should we establish new regimes to govern this emerging threat? How do deep fakes simultaneously contribute to information disorder while also serving as the foundation for legitimate tools employed in entertainment and creative industries? This interdisciplinary field attracts scholars and students from diverse backgrounds, including Communication, International Studies, Writing and Rhetoric, who engage in a comprehensive exploration of the questions posed by deep fake research.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 142 x 222 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032002606