Olson: Facebook's stubborn tolerance for audio deepfakes is absurd
Fake audio can have a more sinister effect than video, especially during elections, and is often harder to detect
Source: mercurynews.com
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Fake audio can have a more sinister effect than video, especially during elections, and is often harder to detect
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In the world of misinformation, fake audio can have a more sinister effect than video.