Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to convincingly manipulate media by replacing faces or altering voices, and have been used for both harmful purposes like spreading misinformation but also for helpful goals such as creating multilingual awareness videos. While deepfakes pose risks if used to deceive, researchers are working on detection technologies, and governments advise citizens to practice good information hygiene to avoid being tricked while also recognizing that new technologies can enable both positive and negative impacts depending on usage.