The Impact of Deepfake Technology on Trust in Democratic Institutions

Advances in deepfake technology have led to a growing number of cases in which fabricated videos or audio recordings of politicians are used to manipulate public opinion. Some argue that such technology fundamentally undermines the credibility of electoral processes and the media, thereby posing a direct threat to democracy itself. Others contend that as media literacy education and technical detection tools continue to evolve, society can adapt to these threats, and that excessive concern over deepfakes may in fact restrict freedom of expression. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.