We Can Learn to See Through ‘Deepfake’ Video Hoaxes

The latest in hoaxing technology is powerful, but it’s not unbeatable

Lux Alptraum
OneZero
Published in
10 min readFeb 27, 2019

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Illustration: Scott Gelber

WWhen I was 21 years old, I experienced what might be termed a minor break with reality. I was fresh out of a three-year relationship—one that had been defined by my partner’s serial dishonesty. In the months following the breakup, I found myself questioning some…

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Lux Alptraum
OneZero

OneZero columnist, Peabody-nominated producer, and the author of Faking It: The Lies Women Tell About Sex — And the Truths They Reveal. http://luxalptraum.com