Fb is making its personal deepfakes and providing prizes for detecting them

Symbol and video manipulation powered via deep finding out, or so-called “deepfakes,” constitute a peculiar and frightening side of a promising new box. If we’re going to crack down on those creepy creations, we’ll want to combat fireplace with fireplace; Fb, Microsoft, and plenty of different…
Image and video manipulation powered by deep learning, or so-called “deepfakes,” represent a strange and horrifying facet of a promising new field. If we’re going to crack down on these creepy creations, we’ll need to fight fire with fire; Facebook, Microsoft, and many other…

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Author: Devin Coldewey

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