The deepfake state

While deepfake technology first dates from 1997, it is only since the late 2010s that we have seen widespread use - and misuse - of doctored imagery, including by scammers. Esther Martin reports on recent developments in this evolving space.

While deepfake technology first dates from 1997, it is only since the late 2010s that we have seen widespread use - and misuse - of doctored imagery, including by scammers. Esther Martin reports on recent developments in this evolving arena.