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From doctored photos of the late Pope Francis sporting a white puffer jacket to videos of fake CNN newscasters, deepfakes — hyperrealistic synthetic media created using artificial intelligence (AI) — have infiltrated the digital landscape. Deepfakes have emerged as a source of misinformation, disinformation and fraud, manipulating public opinion and damaging reputations.
Read MoreCybersecurity expert Peter Warmka, CFE, CPP, broke down the shaky anti-fraud landscape of today and the future in his presentation, “Unmasking AI-Powered Fraud Tools on the Dark Web: Threats and Countermeasures,” at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.
Read More“Technology is neither good nor bad,” said spy and human hacker, Peter Warmka, CFE, CPP, at the early morning session on the final main conference day of the 34th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. It depends on how it’s being used. Deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI), just like other types of technology, can be used for good purposes as well as manipulation and to cause harm. Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) can respond by understanding the technology, countering its risks and constant verification.
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