The Deepfake Dilemma: Technology, Truth, and Forensic Integrity

Deepfakes are no longer a future threat, they are an operational reality. The Deepfake Dilemma: Technology, Truth, and Forensic Integrity is a vital resource for professionals navigating the complex intersection of synthetic media, digital evidence, and investigative integrity.As deepfake technologies become increasingly sophisticated, accessible, and difficult to detect, their implications for criminal justice, legal accountability, and public trust are profound. Unlike general-interest books that focus on the cultural novelty or sensational impact of deepfakes, The Deepfake Dilemma takes a forensic-centred, practitioner-focused approach.Written specifically for law enforcement officers, digital forensic analysts, legal professionals, and cybersecurity practitioners, this book delivers a structured, evidence-driven examination of how deepfakes are created, how they are detected, and how they are being weaponised in real-world criminal and investigative contexts. With deepfake-enabled