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A museum creates a labeled synthetic voice to read a historical letter in an exhibition, with the original text and method disclosed.Why it matters
Synthetic media expands expression and access while weakening the assumption that realistic media records a real event. Verification practices must look beyond appearance.Common misunderstanding
Misconception: all synthetic media is a malicious deepfake. Correction: synthetic media is a broad category; harm depends on use, representation, consent, disclosure, and context.Sources and scope
Addresses risk, disclosure, provenance and monitoring for generated content; synthetic media includes benign and harmful uses.