We are not ready for better deepfakes

Deepfake technology's rapid advancement raises concerns about potential misuse. Captions CEO Gaurav Misra discusses challenges and ethical implications of synthetic human generation. Their Mirage Studio platform creates realistic AI versions of real people, offering creative possibilities but risking fraud, misinformation, and privacy violations. As deepfakes become more convincing, addressing societal impacts and developing safeguards is urgent. The current state of deepfakes is likely the least believable they will ever be, emphasizing the need for preparedness and regulation.