The Threat of Deepfakes in the Age of Trump

Former President Donald Trump's reemergence into the headlines, as both a third-time presidential candidate and a potential defendant, is threatening to pull the country back into his reality. On social media, fake photos of his arrest generated by artificial intelligence have been viewed millions of times. Trump has not been formally charged with any crime and denies all wrongdoing. The veiled threats place a new form of pressure on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who has already been threatened by Republicans in Congress with an investigation. There are many examples of deepfake photos and videos if not tricking people, then certainly causing harm.