The moment it became real
I still remember the first time I saw Snapchat and TikTok demonstrating face-swap technology for beauty filters and gimmicky fun.
Tech-savvy individuals quickly adopted this filter tech to transform their selfies into a flawless, animated version, complete with smooth skin and animated expressions, in seconds. What seemed like harmless entertainment was a glimpse into a powerful tool, one that now powers deepfake fraud and enables AI-driven scams across the world.