Addressing the Threat of Deepfakes: Detection Technologies, Societal Impacts, and Future Directions

O'Toole, Michael (2024) Addressing the Threat of Deepfakes: Detection Technologies, Societal Impacts, and Future Directions. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

The invention and proliferation of deepfake technology has brought about significant advancements in digital media manipulation. These advancements have created both opportunities and challenges. This thesis explores the creation, detection of and societal impacts of deepfakes and investigates the development of countermeasures. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study discusses the ethical and legal implications and identifies areas for future work. The ultimate goal is to provide a thorough understanding of deepfake detection and explore a multifaceted approach to developing countermeasures.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Pantridge, Michael UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security Q Science > Q Science (General) > Self-organizing systems. Conscious automata > Machine learning Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4150 Computer Network Resources > The Internet > World Wide Web > Websites > Online social networks T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > The Internet > World Wide Web > Websites > Online social networks
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 08:34
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2025 08:34
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8236

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