1. a video, audio recording, or image that has been digitally manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it appear that someone said or did something they did not actually say or do
Usage: often used in contexts of misinformation or fraud; informal

Examples

• The deepfake video of the politician went viral on social media before being debunked.
• Experts warn that deepfakes could be used to spread false information during elections.
• She discovered that the audio recording was a deepfake created by someone trying to damage her reputation.
• Technology companies are developing tools to detect deepfakes and protect users from misinformation.
• The deepfake showed the celebrity saying things she had never actually said.
• Deepfakes raise serious concerns about trust and authenticity in the digital age.