Expert talk with Dr. Bernd Zywietz (2): How can deepfakes be used by extremist groups?

Not every deepfake originates from the targeted dissemination of disinformation. However, such recordings become problematic and a risk for society precisely when extremist groups share such content in order to incite society against individuals, for example, and deliberately stir up hatred. Dr. Bernd Zywietz deals with political extremism and knows how deepfakes are used in this context. 

Dr. Bernd Zywietz is Head of Political Extremism at jugendschutz.net and deals with the topic of deepfakes in this context. Information on jugendschutz.net and the possibility to report illegal deepfakes on the internet can be found here: www.jugendschutz.net.

The klicksafe expert talk on "Deepfakes and extremism" is part of the klicksafe campaign "No likes for lies" for Safer Internet Day 2025. The campaign focuses on empowering young people to recognize and deal with extremism, populism and deepfakes online in good time. All information on SID 2025 at: https://www.klicksafe.de/sid25