Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The prevalence and impact of shallow fakes during elections have been a concern.
- Shallow Fakes are manipulated images, videos, and voice clips created without AI technology.
- Unlike deepfakes, shallow fakes rely on traditional editing tools to deceive viewers.
- They are increasingly used in political contexts, particularly during elections, to spread misinformation.
- The blurring line between shallow fakes and deepfakes, coupled with the accessibility of editing tools, has amplified their prevalence.
