Are Deepfake Tools Cool or Evil?

Weighing the risks and benefits of deepfakes and how to think about them

A school principal in Baltimore was placed on administrative leave and shamed publicly after an audio clip of him making racist comments was posted on Instagram. 

According to the New York Times, “the audio clip, which lasts less than a minute, was shared more than 27,000 times and generated more than 2,800 comments, many calling for the principal to be …