How does AI deepfake technology really work?

AI deepfake technology is like having a super-smart robot that can copy how someone looks and sounds, so well it's hard to tell if they're real or not.

Imagine your best friend has a robot twin who can walk, talk, and even laugh just like them. That’s what AI deepfake does, it creates a fake version of a person using computer tricks.

The robot uses special photos and videos of the real person to learn how their face moves when they smile, frown, or blink. Then, it copies those movements onto another face, like putting on a mask that moves with them.

It also listens very closely to what the real person says, so it can copy how they speak. Imagine your friend’s robot twin not only looks like them but also talks just like them, same tone, same speed, even the same little pauses.

When both parts come together, the face and the voice, the robot can make a fake video that looks and sounds exactly like your friend, even if they're not there. It's like having a robot copycat who’s really good at pretending!