Tag: real fake

• Choose Reality While You Still Can

  September 27, 2022

  But what happens in an age when cultural content is generated and consumed in such great amounts that most of a person’s reality consists of consuming content? And what happens when… more ›

• The Book of Veles

  May 31, 2022

  In this interview, Jonas Bendiksen tells the intricate story behind the creation of his most recent publication, The Book of Veles, a project whose unusual trajectory upon release was as… more ›

• Shockingly Real Tom Cruise Deepfakes Are Invading TikTok

  February 27, 2021

  Three days ago, a TikTok account going by @deeptomcruise began posting video clips of the Hollywood actor Tom Cruise doing everything from golfing, to tripping and telling a joke in… more ›

• Memers are making deepfakes, and things are getting weird

  August 31, 2020

  The rapidly increasing accessibility of the technology raises new concerns about its abuse. Grace Windheim had heard of deepfakes before. But she had never considered how to make one. Within… more ›

• Audio Deepfakes Result in Some Pretty Convincing Mashup Performances

  May 2, 2020

  Have you ever wanted to hear Jay Z rap the “To Be, Or Not To Be” soliloquy from Hamlet? You are in luck: What about Bob Dylan singing Britney Spears’… more ›

• Enforcing Against Manipulated Media

  January 12, 2020

  People share millions of photos and videos on Facebook every day, creating some of the most compelling and creative visuals on our platform. Some of that content is manipulated, often… more ›

• Chinese face-swap app triggers privacy fears after going viral

  September 2, 2019

  The app’s surge in popularity and sudden backlash from some users highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies raise concerns surrounding identity verification. Zao was uploaded to China’s iOS App Store… more ›

• Post-Authenticity and the Ironic Truths of…

  April 15, 2018

  Post-Authenticity and the Ironic Truths of Meme Culture » Reality’s been having a tough time of it lately. From fake news to fake video to the utter charade of our Instagram… more ›

• Real reality is still the best source for your…

  January 5, 2018

  Real reality is still the best source for your custom designs. Linen, whatever its hue, should not be mingled with wool. For increased authenticity always ask your local fixer for… more ›

• The Decay of Lying

  September 30, 2017

  The Decay of Lying » [This web version of “The Decay of Lying” is based on the text from Volume 7 of The Complete Writings of Oscar Wilde (New York:… more ›