Deepfakes and Synthetic Reality: Blurring the Lines
- May 21, 2026 1:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Webinar
Course Level
Overview
Overview
Delivered via
Online
Online
Duration
100 minutes
100 minutes
Deepfakes and Synthetic Reality: Blurring the Lines
Description
Deepfakes and synthetic media are no longer future threats. They are already reshaping how information is created, shared and manipulated. From fabricated videos and cloned voices to AI‑generated imagery, these technologies are blurring the line between reality and deception, creating new risks for organizations, investigators and society at large.
This webinar will explore the rise of deepfakes and synthetic reality, highlighting their potential for both innovation and misuse. You will delve into the underlying technology, including AI and machine learning, that enables the creation of hyper-realistic media. This webinar will address the societal and ethical implications of deepfakes, such as misinformation, privacy violations and threats to democracy. Finally, you will examine current and emerging defense strategies, including deepfake detection tools, legal frameworks and public awareness campaigns.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Compare defensive strategies to protect your organization against deepfakes.
Analyze the societal and ethical implications of deepfakes.
Navigate current AI and machine learning technology.
CPE Information
This course fulfills the annual ethics CPE requirement for CFEs. Learn more about the ethics CPE requirements for CFEs.
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
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| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Information Technology: | 2 |
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Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members: $115
Non-Members: $155
Presenter
Jeff Crume, PhD, CISSP - Speaker
Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor Data and AI Cybersecurity Architect
IBM
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