Examining the Impact of Deepfake Technology on Public Trust in Digital Media Platforms

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Methodology Overview 1.4 Importance of the Study 2. Understanding Deepfake Technology 2.1 Definition of Deepfake 2.2 Evolution of Deepfake Technology 2.3 Applications of Deepfake 3. Public Trust in Digital Media 3.1 Defining Public Trust 3.2 Factors Influencing Trust 3.3 Current State of Trust in Media 4. Impacts of Deepfake on Public Perception 4.1 Altered Public Opinions 4.2 Case Studies and Examples 4.3 Psychological Effects 5. Deepfake Technology in Social Media 5.1 Spread of Misinformation 5.2 Role of Social Media Platforms 5.3 Regulation and Policies 6. Ethical Considerations 6.1 Moral Implications 6.2 Privacy Concerns 6.3 Balancing Innovation and Ethics 7. Methods of Detecting Deepfakes 7.1 Existing Detection Techniques 7.2 Limitations and Challenges 7.3 Future Developments in Detection 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research