Word of the Day: deep fake

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Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | January 27, 2019 deep fake Deep fake (also spelled deepfake) is a type of artificial intelligence used to create convincing image, audio and video hoaxes. The term, which describes both the technology and the resulting bogus content, is a portmanteau of deep learning and fake. Deep fake content is created by using two competing AI algorithms -- one is called the generator and the other is called the discriminator. The generator, which creates the phoney multimedia content, asks the discriminator to determine whether the content is real or artificial. Together, the generator and discriminator form something called a generative adversarial network (GAN). Each time the discriminator accurately identifies a content as being fabricated, it provides the generator with valuable information about how to improve the next deep fake. Continue reading... Deep Fake Takeaway "Already we are seeing highly sophisticated attacks that manipulate employees into transferring company funds into criminal accounts using a phone call that sounds like it is from the company CEO...attackers only need about 15 minutes of recordings of someone's voice to be able to create one of these deep fakes." - Hugh Thompson Related Terms disinformation generative adversarial network deep learning convolutional neural network deconvolutional neural network feedback loop fake news Google News Initiative Deepfake Learning Path Enterprises need to plan for deepfake technology Learn why enterprises need to understand the dangers deepfakes pose to their brands and employees. Facebook to ban deepfake videos Learn why Facebook has reversed its previous stance and will now remove and ban deepfake videos. Ethical concerns of AI call growing adoption into question Learn why AI tools are getting easier to use every day and how this puts powerful tools into the hands of potentially malicious users. AI-enabled malware is coming, Malwarebytes warns Learn why AI threats will be here soon and change the cybersecurity game for good. 3 GAN use cases that showcase their positive potential Learn why retailers love GANs and their ability to create realistic images. How Getty Images reduces bias in AI algorithms to avoid harm Learn what Getty Images has done to reduce AI bias. AI vs AI: How can we win the fake news battle? Learn why browsers and social media companies have been forced to combat the dissemination of false information. Today's Tech Trivia According to the global insurance company AIG, what is the number one reason companies in Europe are filing cyber-insurance claims?   a. ransomware attacks b. business email compromises Click here to see the answer! Stay in Touch Thank you for reading! For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition (or learning resource) please contact us at: editor@whatIs.com FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List