We’re facing an AI identity crisis.

Deepfakes are becoming more than just internet pranks and slop content. They’re becoming industrialised deception. And with millions of deepfakes now circulating, and most people being unable to reliably detect them, the line between what’s real and fake is wearing thin. And the law is struggling to keep up with its pace.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dina Ovsepian, Senior Associate at Gavrilov & Brooks and a leading business litigator working on deepfake cases in Los Angeles. Dina is helping clients protect their likeness and their careers.

We unpack how deepfakes have evolved and the risks that they now pose, not just to celebrities, but to just about anyone. We take a look at the real-world harm already happening, and the legal landscape across the US, UK, and EU.

This conversation explores what lawyers and in-house legal teams need to do to prepare for these challenges in 2026 and beyond.

Covered in this episode:

1. The explosion of deepfakes in recent years.
2. Why modern deepfakes are more dangerous.
3. How scammers are using deepfakes in new ways which you might never expect.
4. The legal protections under review and the gaps that still exist.
5. Can the law keep up with AI’s rapid expansion?
6. What lawyers and in-house teams must prepare for in 2026.
7. Finding opportunity inside the emerging AI risks.
8. And more…

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