‘Digital desecrations’: when deepfakes are used to mock tragic deaths and what platforms should do about it

Synthetic videos of Renée Good are the latest form of technology-facilitated dehumanization

‘Digital desecrations’: when deepfakes are used to mock tragic deaths and what platforms should do about it This website uses cookies Read our Privacy policy and Terms of use for more information . Accept Customize Decline ‘Digital desecrations’: when deepfakes are used to mock tragic deaths and what platforms should do about it Synthetic videos of Renée Good are the latest form of technology-facilitated dehumanization Alexios Mantzarlis Jan 14, 2026 Hey there, Indicator is a tiny operation — just Craig and I — and paid memberships keep it going. We’re offering 20% off for one week; consider

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