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Deepfakes and media literacy
Science advice note: What is the evidence for the impacts of deepfakes on voting behaviour? To what extent would a focus on media literacy mitigate any impacts?
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This note summarises an expert roundtable held in March 2024, discussing the evidence for the impacts of deepfakes on voting behaviour and whether a focus on media literacy would mitigate impacts.
The note represents the combined views of roundtable participants, and seeks to provide accessible science advice for policymakers. It is not a statement of government policy.
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Published 27 May 2025