Deepfake AI Glossary
Complete guide to deepfake AI terms and definitions
Deepfake
Synthetic media created using artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning techniques, to replace or superimpose faces and voices in existing images or videos.
Face Swap
Technology that replaces faces in images or videos with other faces, often using deep learning algorithms to create realistic results.
Generative Adversarial Network (GAN)
A machine learning framework where two neural networks compete against each other to generate realistic synthetic data.
Neural Network
A computing system inspired by biological neural networks that can learn and make decisions based on data.
Machine Learning
A subset of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.
Computer Vision
A field of artificial intelligence that trains computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world.
Voice Cloning
Technology that creates synthetic speech that mimics a specific person's voice using artificial intelligence.
Lip Sync
The process of synchronizing lip movements in video with audio, often used in deepfake technology.
Style Transfer
A technique that applies the artistic style of one image to another, often used in creative deepfake applications.
Real-time Processing
The ability to process and generate deepfake content instantly or with minimal delay.
Training Data
The dataset used to train machine learning models, including images and videos used to create deepfake algorithms.
Model
A mathematical representation of a real-world process, in deepfake context, the AI system that generates synthetic content.
Resolution
The number of pixels in an image or video, affecting the quality and detail of deepfake output.
Frame Rate
The frequency at which consecutive images are displayed in video, important for smooth deepfake video generation.
Artifact
Unwanted visual distortions or anomalies that can appear in deepfake content, often indicating synthetic origin.
Detection
The process of identifying whether media content is authentic or has been artificially generated.
Ethics
Moral principles and guidelines governing the responsible use of deepfake technology.
Consent
Permission given by individuals before their likeness is used in deepfake content creation.
Watermarking
Technique of embedding invisible markers in content to identify its origin or authenticity.
API
Application Programming Interface that allows different software applications to communicate with deepfake services.