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Don't be fooled by fake images and videos online

  • Written by Hany Farid, Professor of Computer Science, Dartmouth College
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One month before the 2016 U.S. presidential election, an “Access Hollywood” recording of Donald Trump was released in which he was heard lewdly talking about women. The then-candidate and his campaign apologized and dismissed the remarks as harmless.

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