Earlier this week, House lawmakers passed legislation that aims to increase research on developing technology to improve detection of manipulated media. But experts say the rapid evolution of the technology could easily be abused by bad actors. Goldenstein says brands concerned about their reputation on social media should be honing in on the deepfake threat. Deepfakes are one of the most technically complex challenges confronting Silicon Valley social media giants as they race to ensure they've invested enough in election security ahead of 2020. You are reading The Technology 202, our guide to the intersection of technology and politics.

Source: Washington Post December 13, 2019 14:15 UTC