Analysing Deepfake-Related Scandals in Higher Education

This chapter assesses the seriousness of university deepfake scandals through a comprehensive review of some of the latest highly publicised incidents. Deepfakes have been used to replicate academic articles, impersonate teachers or students, and tarnish the reputation of institutions. The chapter presents case studies of institutions that were hacked using deepfakes and examines how these incidents impacted the institutions' reputations, public trust, and policy alignment. Regarding some of the previous cases where deepfake content was already used to victimise officers, students, and the public, the article outlines glaring loopholes present within university systems. The study employs data from incident reports, media, and university reports, utilising content analysis techniques to investigate the effects of the scandals. The findings are used to enhance safety against deepfakes and inform the response process.