TRUE researchers contribute to UK Government research on Deepfakes and Media Literacy

The UK Government's Office for Science has just published summary notes from an expert roundtable held in March 2024, which was attended by TRUE project researchers Gabriela and Yvonne. Chaired by DCMS Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Tom Crick, the roundtable asked:

What is the evidence for the impacts of deepfakes on voting behaviour? To what extent would a focus on media literacy mitigate any impacts?

The summary notes of the discussion are intended to provide accessible science advice for policymakers. They represent the combined views of roundtable participants at the time of the discussion.