Deepfakes in 2026: We Are Not Ready
Deepfake expert Perry Carpenter reveals the state of deepfakes in 2026. Go to today’s sponsor https://www.Strawberry.me/rogue to connect with a career coach today!
SOURCES
bbc: 'Disgraceful' deep-fake AI video condemned by presidential candidate
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx...
the irish times: Deepfake AI video depicting Catherine Connolly quitting presidential race removed by Meta
https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2...
politico: Deepfake video of Irish presidential candidate rocks campaign
https://www.politico.eu/article/deepf...
Perry's appearance on CNN
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/15/busine...
GUEST
perry's youtube: / @thefaikfiles
perry's book: https://thisbookisfaik.com
MUSIC
"Paradigm" by Brandt Hughes
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"Latte" by Dekaff
https://dekaff.bandcamp.com/track/latte
CHAPTERS
0:00 - How good are deepfakes in 2026?
0:40 - What is the gold standard for deepfakes as of now?
1:25 - First example and the importance of production artifacts
4:24 - How easy are deepfakes to make?
5:35 - Deepfaking a 2010 prediction
10:11 - The importance of congruencies
14:42 - Making a modern-day deepfake
17:20 - Covering up deepfake tells with J and L cuts
19:42 - Constructing a narrative
22:30 - Perry deepfakes a CNN anchor
25:50 - How good are deepfakes? This good.
27:20 - Adding more artifacts for camouflage
28:38 - Sponsor and Brian's ninja moves
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