Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities' Approach to the Technology

Yuki Watanabe

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Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities' Approach to the Technology

Yuki Watanabe

Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities Approach to the Technology

Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities Approach to the Technology (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 11/11/2025)

Media, Film and Communication Programme, University of Otago

16/12/2025

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/49160

Abstract

deep fakes

deep fake technology

artificial intelligence

media

digital landscapes

Humanities

Communication technology and digital media studies

Deepfake technology refers to the use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning, to alter existing media (images, videos, or audio) or generate synthetic content. As synthetic media becomes increasingly sophisticated with AI tools now generating hyper- realistic video, audio and images in seconds, we must critically examine both the potential risks and benefits of these emerging technologies. This one-day symposium responds to the urgent need for humanities-led perspectives on these rapidly evolving digital landscapes.

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Record Identifier: 9926817324401891
Title: Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities' Approach to the Technology
Creators: Yuki Watanabe
Contributors: Mariann Hardey (Contributor) - Durham University
Wasim Ahmed (Contributor)
Claire Meehan (Contributor) - University of Auckland
Joey Mackle (Contributor) - University of Otago, Bioethics (DSM)
Olivier Jutel (Contributor) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Rachel Billington (Contributor) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Antonie Alm (Contributor) - University of Otago, Languages and Cultures
Yuki Watanabe (Contributor) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Susan Sandretto (Contributor) - University of Otago, University of Otago College of Education
David Tombs (Contributor) - University of Otago, Theology
Grace Shaw (Contributor) - University of Otago, School of Performing Arts
Owain Gwynne (Contributor) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Hugh Brosnahan (Contributor) - University of Otago, Bioethics (DSM)
Jay Quintos (Contributor) - University of Otago, Te Tumu/School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies
Michael Daubs (Contributor) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Catherine Fowler (Chair) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Rosemary Overell (Chair) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Christian Long (Chair) - University of Otago, Media, Film and Communication
Publication Details: Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities Approach to the Technology
Conference: Deepfakes and Society Symposium: A Humanities Approach to the Technology (University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 11/11/2025)
Academic Unit: Te Tumu/School of Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies; Languages and Cultures; School of Performing Arts; University of Otago College of Education; Theology; Bioethics (DSM); Media, Film and Communication
Publisher: Media, Film and Communication Programme, University of Otago
Date published ; e-published: 16/12/2025
Copyright: Copyright © Media, Film and Communication Programme, University of Otago 2025. All rights reserved. All items in OUR Archive are provided for research purposes and private study and are protected by copyright with all rights reserved unless otherwise indicated.
Language: English
Resource Type ; Subtype: Conference program