Seeing is Believing

Fake videos are on the rise. As they become more realistic, seeing shouldn't always be believing [More]

Like any technology, virtual face-swapping can be used for good or ill. And while the topic can be fascinating, a few of the writer's observations show some biases, and thus manipulation, that is also damaging.

"Truth, already diminished by Russia's misinformation campaign and President Trump's proclivity to label uncomplimentary journalism "fake news," would be more subjective than ever...That means the onus is on those who read the news and those who report it to verify footage the best they can. Students at a young age also need to be taught how to wade through news sources critically..."

What do we see happening to the "Russian collusion" accusations as more and more details are revealed?  Trump's use of the term "fake news" has proven appropriate many times, so portraying that as mere butthurt return fire again advances an ad hominem political narrative.

As for the onus being on those who report news to verify it, Bingo! And ditto for citizens learning to discern truth.  That's hardly the current state of the union, and the DSM bears much of the culpability.

So what should "we" do with a technology potentially capable of starting a war?

"What's different now is it becomes very easy to do these things and it can get into the hands of anyone. The important thing is to educate people. People will get used to it..."

What, no demands to repeal the First Amendment?