Deepfake Technology as a New Tool for Criminal Offenses: legal challenges and its way forward in criminal law

Deepfake technology, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and deep learning, enables the creation of hyper-realistic audio, video, and image content that can convincingly mimic real individuals. Originally developed for entertainment, art, and satire, deepfakes have rapidly evolved into a potent tool for malicious actors. Their increasing accessibility and sophistication have led to a surge in criminal activities, including identity theft, fraud, revenge porn, political misinformation, and extortion.