Deepfakes as a threat in political crisis management and mitigation strategies

Abstract

Managing the political crisis caused by the use of deepfakes is becoming increasingly important in a world characterized by rapid technological advances and ethical, legal, and social challenges. This paper focuses on identifying and studying the key variables that help mitigate the risks of deepfakes in political crisis scenarios. Based on an intensive literature review and structural analysis using the MICMAC technique, ten relevant variables were identified, grouped into key, determinant, autonomous, and dependent categories. The results show the need to address these variables jointly to reduce the negative effects of deepfakes on the stability of the political and social context. Furthermore, they offer an in-depth understanding of the challenges of mitigating this threat and provide a solid basis for the design and implementation of strategies that adequately incorporate technological, legal, social, and educational perspectives.