News Words: Deepfake

Welcome to the Voice of America’s News Words. A company in Russia is using new technology in video programs and advertisements. DEEPFAKE The company Deepcake used the computer software to produce a television advertisement. The face of American actor Bruce Willis replaces a similar-looking Russian actor. Willis was paid for the use of his image in the deepfake video. Deepfake is video of a person created from computer technology, so they appear to be someone else. Deepfakes are concerning because they can be used to spread false information. Originally published at - https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a...