Technology is nearing the ability to create fake videos
that look like the real thing.
Will hackers use them trying to ruin a politician? Or
to show a famous person in a bad light?
I imagine in many cases it will be mostly for fun, but
hopefully there will be a way to expose them for what
they are. Even if those who post them don't mention
it's a fake. As is it would be difficult for You Tube to
review every video to see fake edits.
There is software in work that will detect most edits in
videos. Still most people won't be looking for edits. If
when you watch a video and see or hear the person of
interest say or do something out of character it's likely
a fake video.
