Deepfakes are a global election issue and a major threat to global stability: WEF

Deepfakes are turning from a tech buzzword into an issue of significant international concern, as nations begin to understand the threat that misinformation, disinformation and biometric hacking present to fair elections and the global economy. Biometrics and cybersecurity firms are mounting a defense with new tools and approaches to authentication. But with 2024 to see several elections that could have massive ramifications on a wobbly global order – according to CNBC, this year more half the world’s adult population …

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