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As the deepfake epidemic proliferates, we witness an erosion of consensus reality. The disintegration of shared truths, alongside different groups believing varied sets of facts, complicates any attempt to establish common ground. The Dead Internet Theory posits that much of the internet is filled with algorithmically generated content, further eroding trust among its users.
The implications of this fragmentation are not only social but deeply political and economic. In our information-driven world, democratic systems rely on informed citizens. When the integrity of information is in constant doubt, the cornerstone of democracy is threatened. Similarly, businesses risk substantial losses due to misinformation impacting consumer behavior, stock prices, and brand reputations.