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Why Deepfake Videos Are Just Not Funny Anymore
Deepfake videos used to be something casual that I can quickly giggle at and forget about. But not anymore. They are no longer naive ‘fan arts’ that remind us what could have possibly been if other celebrities took over popular roles in blockbusters.
Wondering what Tom Cruise could have looked like as Iron Man? See for yourself if Cruise is indeed a better Tony Stark. Nicolas Cage as a lady? Say no more. Seriously, I would not be surprised at all if you just had a good laugh at those deepfake videos above and wondering what this buzz is all about. Afterall, they are noticeably fake from various angles. The face proportions are off, the facial expressions are muffled, and some cheekier ones like that lady-Nicolas-Cage, doesn’t look much like Nicolas Cage at all. But then, those are products of deepfake technology of the yesteryear. Technology moves fast, and deepfake’s AI is ruthlessly catching up with us. It is stealthily turning into serious business, and nobody seems to be fully aware of it.
No, no, I am not referring to the apps-business. Yes, I understand. It is cool to see your buddies inserting their faces into clips from Avengers using their mobile phone apps, and then posting them on social media. Of course those are as realistic as the Hugh Jackman below:
