Author: Andreea Pocol, PhD candidate, Computer Science, University of Waterloo

In the age of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), the phrase “I’ll believe it when I see it” no longer stands. Not only is GenAI able to generate manipulated representations of people, but it can also be used to generate entirely fictitious people and scenarios. Read more: The use of deepfakes can sow doubt, creating confusion and distrust in viewers GenAI tools are affordable and accessible to all, and AI-generated images are becoming ubiquitous. If you’ve been doom-scrolling through your news or Instagram feeds, chances are you’ve scrolled past an AI-generated image without even realizing it. As a computer science researcher…