Autonomy and Accountability in the Age of Deepfakes
Word Count : 2500
Objectives to cover:
Introduction – Overview of deepfake technology and its growing impact on personal autonomy and accountability.
Understanding Deepfakes – Explanation of how deepfakes are created and why they are increasingly accessible.
Threats to Personal Autonomy – How deepfakes undermine individual control over identity, image, and voice.
Consent and Digital Misuse – The absence of consent in deepfake creation and its ethical implications.
Psychological and Social Harm – Emotional distress, reputational damage, and loss of trust caused by deepfakes.
Accountability Gaps – Challenges in identifying creators and distributors of harmful deepfake content.
Legal and Regulatory Responses – Existing laws and the need for stronger, adaptive regulations.
Role of Technology Platforms – Responsibility of platforms in detection, prevention, and content moderation.
Conclusion – Emphasizing the need to balance innovation with protection of autonomy and clear accountability.
Reference: IEEE