Deepfakes have rapidly moved from internet novelties to serious digital threats. Powered by AI, these ultra-realistic fake videos, audio clips, and images are being used to spread misinformation, commit fraud, and even influence elections. As deepfake technology becomes more accessible and convincing in 2025, learning to identify and guard against it is more important than ever. What Are Deepfakes? Deepfakes are synthetic media—videos, audio, or images—created using artificial intelligence, especially deep learning algorithms. They convincingly mimic real people’s appearances and voices, often making it difficult to distinguish them from genuine content. Why Deepfakes Are Dangerous Disinformation: Used to create fake political speeches, interviews, or news segments. Fraud & Scams: Mimicking CEOs or family members to trick employees or individuals into...