Women dominate list of celebrities drawing most deepfake interest, including some familiar to Utahns

What happened

A new study shows that women dominate the list of celebrities most frequently associated with deepfake content, including figures like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk, though neither made the top 10 or 50. The research highlights the broader trend of deepfake interest in celebrity figures and the challenges consumers face in distinguishing real endorsements from fake ones.

Timeline

1. Oct 14, 3:03 PM KSL Women dominate list of celebrities drawing most deepfake interest, including some familiar to Utahns
2. Oct 15, 9:00 AM KSL News (YouTube) Women dominate list of celebrities drawing most deepfake interest, including some familiar to Utahns

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