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Deepfakes and AI’s New Threat to Security

The high cost of free open-source generative software.

By Luke Arrigoni, Founder, Loti

The rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks to celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, and the
general public, with its ability to manipulate reality, infringe on privacy, and facilitate crimes ranging from
fraud to character assassination. This article delves into recent events highlighting these dangers,
emphasizing the need for vigilance and protective measures.

In an age where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, the emergence of deepfake
technology, such as stable diffusion software, poses a profound and unsettling threat. This software,
once the domain of specialized experts, has now become alarmingly accessible to the general public,
raising serious concerns about privacy, security, and the integrity of digital content.
The disconcerting ease with which stable diffusion software can be downloaded and operated has
opened a Pandora's box of potential misuse. With just a few clicks, an individual with minimal technical
skills can access these tools, capable of generating hyper-realistic deepfakes. This software, leveraging
sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms, can manipulate images and videos to an extent that the
fabricated content appears strikingly real, blurring the lines between truth and deception.

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