Facebook now has a new platform policy that will ban deepfake content from the social media site. The new policy will target any content that was created using AI or machine learning to make the video look legitimate. The new platform policy is intended to make it so the average user will not confuse deepfake content with real video, however, Facebook will not remove all fake video content from the platform.
The social media giant appears to be rolling out the new policy in order to protect against deepfake content that could have implications for the 2020 presidential election. Facebook also spoke on its new policy, "If we simply removed all manipulated videos flagged by fact-checkers as false, the videos would still be available elsewhere on the internet or social media ecosystem. By leaving them up and labeling them as false, we're providing people with important information and context."
Social Media Deepfake Regulations
Facebook Has a New Platform Policy Surrounding Deepfake Content
Trend Themes
1. Deepfake Content Regulation - Opportunity to develop AI-powered tools or algorithms that can detect and remove deepfake content from social media platforms.
2. Fake Video Identification - Opportunity for companies to create innovative solutions that can accurately identify and differentiate between deepfake videos and real videos.
3. Preserving Media Authenticity - Opportunity to develop technologies or platforms that can ensure the authenticity and trustworthiness of media content shared on social media.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media platforms can leverage this opportunity to enhance user experience by implementing effective deepfake content regulations.
2. Artificial Intelligence - AI companies can capitalize on this trend by building advanced deepfake detection and removal systems.
3. Media & Entertainment - Media and entertainment companies can explore new technologies that improve the authenticity and credibility of their video content.