Introduction to the course

In this course, a brief overview of what deepfakes are will be provided, and the technology behind them will be introduced, highlighting the growing problem they pose. How deepfakes are created, their potential impact, and the importance of understanding and addressing this issue will be explored.

Then, different types of facial manipulations will be examined, and how deepfakes work will be explained, showcasing the various models used to create them. The underlying technology, methods, and tools involved in these manipulations will be broken down.

Finally, the process of detecting fake faces using CNNs will be discussed, followed by an exploration of the positive uses of deepfakes and how this technology can be applied in beneficial ways.