Deepfake Technology and Criminal Law: Risks and Solutions

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Format: On Campus
Number of Students: 10
Duration of Project: July 1st- July 10th (10 days)
Project Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Alev Özeroğlu
Research Areas: Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law
Daily Supervisor: –

Project Description:

This project explores the impact of deepfake technology on criminal law, focusing on the risks it poses and strategies to address them. Students will examine real-life cases, news articles, and legal frameworks to understand how manipulated digital content can affect the justice system.

For the project, students will be divided into two groups:

Group A: will focus on the technical risks of deepfakes, such as how they are created and how they can manipulate evidence.
Group B: will explore legal solutions, including relevant criminal laws, regulations, and preventive measures.

By combining the insights of both groups in a final report and presentation, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of deepfake technology, its challenges in criminal law, and possible solutions.

About the Project:

Deepfake technology enables the production of highly realistic but fabricated audio and video materials. Although it can serve many legitimate purposes, it is sometimes exploited for criminal activities like fraud, identity theft, and tampering with evidence. This project aims to guide students in examining the legal challenges presented by deepfakes and exploring both technological and legal strategies to prevent their misuse.

Project Objectives:

Understand what deepfake technology is and how it works.
Identify the criminal law risks associated with deepfake content.
Explore technical and legal strategies to prevent misuse.
Develop critical thinking by analyzing real-life cases and media reports.
Encourage teamwork by dividing the project into technical and legal perspectives.

Project Tasks:

Find and read recent news articles and examples of deepfake being misused.
Learn how deepfakes are created and the technology behind them.
Study the criminal laws and rules that deal with deep-fake-related crimes.
Examine how deepfakes can affect the reliability of evidence in legal cases.
Create a final report (poster) that explain both the technical risks and legal solutions.

Deliverables:

Research report summarizing findings from news articles, legal documents, and technical sources.
Visual presentation illustrating the risks and proposed solutions.
A poster or infographic explaining deepfake threats and preventive measures.

Benefits for the Student:

Gain knowledge about cutting-edge technology and its legal implications.
Learn how to conduct research using real-world sources.
Improve critical thinking and analytical abilities.
Understand the intersection of technology and criminal law in a practical context.

Requirements:

Curiosity about technology and law.
Ability to search, read, and analyze news articles and online resources.
Willingness to work in a small team and collaborate effectively.
Basic understanding of digital media and internet safety is helpful but not required.
Basic English reading and comprehension skills, as some sources may be in English.
Interest in solving problems and thinking critically about current issues.

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