THE EVOLUTION AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF DEEPFAKE TECHNOLOGY: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract: Deepfake technology, powered by advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques, has emerged as a transformative tool with both promising applications and significant ethical concerns While it has some useful applications, it also raises serious concerns about privacy, trust, and security. This paper explains how Deepfakes are made, where they are used, and how we can detect them. It also highlights the importance of developing better detection tools and creating laws to prevent misuse.