In view of the increasing threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Deepfake technique, the Denmark government has prepared to bring strict laws to curb it. This law will declare fake audio-videos made using someone’s voice or image as a punishable offense. Denmark is going to become the first country in the world to do so, which is expected that the misuse of this technology will be curbed.

What is Deepfake?

Deepfake is an advanced technique, in which fake video or audio is prepared by mimicking a person’s voice or facial with the help of AI and machine learning. It is edited in such a way that it looks like real, while in reality it is completely fake. The words Deepfake are formed by mixing ‘Deep Learning’ and ‘Fake’.

How does Deepfake Technology work?

Deepfake Technology mainly works on two algorithms – Encoder and Decoder.

Encoder: It learns the pattern of gesture and voice by analyzing the real person’s pictures and videos.

Decoder: It mixes the information learned in another video or audio in such a way that the fake clip looks exactly real.

Danger is increasing due to deepfake

Many serious threats have been revealed by the misuse of Deepfake Technology:

Political lies: The public can be misled by fake videos of leaders in elections.

Social Blackmailing: People can be maligned by making fake porn videos.

Fake news: Riots can be provoked through fake videos.

Cybercrime: It can also be used in identity theft and banking fraud.

What is the new Denmark law?

Under the law proposed by the government of Denmark:

Creating Deepfake Content using someone’s voice or image will be considered a crime.

Deepfake video or audio will be punished hard.

It will be mandatory for social media companies to remove such content.

Measures to prevent Deepfake

-Do not share any sensational video without investigation.

-Confirm the source of the video.

-Use tools like Google Reverse Image Search.

-Report out the content on social media.

Concern globally

Not only Denmark, countries like America, India and European Union are also worried about Deepfake Technology. It is now considered an issue related to national security. International organizations have demanded a global framework, so that every country can implement strict laws against Deepfake at its level.