What are the ethical concerns surrounding deepfake technology?

Deepfake technology lets people make videos where someone says or does things they never actually said or did, it's like a fake movie that looks real.

Imagine you have a favorite cartoon character, and suddenly it looks like they're talking to your mom on the phone. That’s what deepfakes can do with real people too!

Think of deepfakes as a kind of pretend game, but for grown-ups. They use computers to take pictures or videos from one person and put them onto another person’s face, like changing clothes, but for faces.

Sometimes, this can be fun, like making a funny video of your teacher saying silly things. But it can also be tricky when people use deepfakes to deceive others.

If someone uses a deepfake to make you believe your favorite singer is in trouble, or that your dad said something mean about your homework, it could feel like being tricked by a sneaky friend. That’s why people worry, deepfakes can make lies seem true, and that's not always fun!