News Alert: Washington fears new threat from 'deepfake' videos

View in your browser     Washington fears new threat from 'deepfake' videos Lawmakers and experts are sounding the alarm about "deepfakes," forged videos that look remarkably real, warning they will be the next phase in disinformation campaigns. The manipulated videos make it difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction, producing fake content that looks strikingly real, aided by developments in artificial intelligence technology. The issue has the attention of lawmakers from both parties on Capitol Hill. Read the full story here         SPONSORED CONTENT — DELTA AIR LINES   The Delta Air Lines Foundation is honored to make a donation to reopen the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park on its most important weekend of the year. It will allow opening for 16 days, during MLK weekend through February 3, 2019. As the nation celebrates his life and legacy this holiday weekend, Delta felt it was important we do our part to ensure that the historical landmarks be accessible to the public. Learn more about Delta making the world a smaller, more connected place.             Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.