Deepfakes Casting Doubt: When Evidence’s Authenticity is Questioned 2023

  • OnDemand seminar
  • Evidence and Discovery Law
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Deepfakes Casting Doubt: When Evidence’s Authenticity is Questioned 2023

Co-produced by the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE

Seeing isn’t always believing

In several recent high-profile cases, including the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha, defendants have challenged the authenticity of video evidence by arguing that the videos could have been altered by artificial intelligence (AI).1 The increasing prevalence and sophistication of deepfake media opens the door for litigants to call into question traditionally accepted video and photo evidence. The existence of deepfakes makes it easier for parties to challenge the authenticity of genuine evidence, whether they have a reasonable basis for the challenge or not. Deepfakes also increase the chance that believable but falsified evidence could be relied upon to justify an unjust outcome.

At Deepfakes Casting Doubt: When Evidence’s Authenticity is Questioned, you’ll get an introduction to deepfake technology and hear about real cases where video evidence has been challenged on deepfake grounds. Our highly experienced panel will walk you through the rules of evidence and professional conduct applicable to authenticating evidence in any case where media evidence is challenged. You’ll also pick up best practices for handling challenges to the authenticity.

  • Understand how rapidly evolving deepfake technology can play a role in your cases
  • Hear about recent cases where parties have raised the potential of deepfake evidence
  • Be prepared to address allegations of deepfake evidence in court
  • Review the relevant rules of ethics and evidence applicable to authenticating evidence
  • Criminal defense lawyers
  • Prosecutors
  • Litigators
  • Judges
  • Paralegals

The Going Deep Seminar Series takes you inside the fascinating world of deepfake technology and offers insights into the legal implications for intellectual property, evidentiary issues, and other areas of law. You’ll learn to recognize, account for, and mitigate risks posed by deepfake technology at these informative webcasts.

Looking for similar content with a criminal law focus? Check out the 2024 Forensic Justice Institute in January. Produced by the Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences and State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE, the Forensic Justice Institute gathers renowned experts in forensics and nationally known speakers to present an unbiased look at the current scientific methods and results often submitted as evidence. Understand the reliability of the methods utilized so you can ensure your next criminal case contains science facts – not science fiction, and improves the use of forensic science in the criminal justice system.

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