Data Science and Fake News

In this one-day course we will introduce you to the concept of Deep Fake technology and its social impacts across society. The day will include some hands-on exercises.

Deep Fake primarily uses two type of technologies namely, artificial intelligence and data processing to fabricate images and sounds in order for the digital content appear to be real. This technology allows one to change face hair style, gender, age and other attributes using a simple application that can be downloaded on a Smartphone or a PC.

Tutors:
Dr Sepideh Chakaveh, Departmental Lecturer in Data Science at the Department for Continuing Education.
Dr Selvakumar Ramachandran, Pixsellar