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deepfake

noun \ˈdēp-ˌfāk\
TopicSafety & Ethics First known use2017 Senses1
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Definition of deepfake

  1. : a realistic fake image, video, or audio recording of a real person, made with AI

    • The video of the mayor was a deepfake.
    • Banks now warn about deepfake calls from 'family members'.

Origin & history

first known use2017

From the username of a Reddit account that shared face-swapped videos in 2017; a blend of 'deep learning' and 'fake'.

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