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Why manipulated ‘deepfake’ videos are so difficult to spot

National Center for Media Forensics expert Jeff Smith weighs in

Today Show on NBC Jun 13, 2019

Congress is set to hold a hearing amid concerns about “deepfakes,” or fake videos manipulated to look incredibly real, and how they can spread false information or influence elections. NBC’s Morgan Radford interviews CU Denver's Jeff Smith and takes a closer look at the technology for TODAY.

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Jeff Smith on "Deepfake" Videos

University of Colorado-Denver’s Jeff Smith discusses the creation and distribution of “deepfake” videos, especially as Congress plans to investigate their use.

CSPAN Washington Journal Jun 7, 2019

Jeff Smith, Associate Director of the National Center for Media Forensics at University of Colorado discuss deep fakes and takes calls from viewers.

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