1. Consent – Always get permission from the person being replicated.
2. Disclosure – Label synthetic media clearly.
3. Non-malicious use – Avoid defamation, fraud, or harassment.
4. Legal risks – Many places have laws against non-consensual deepfakes.

The primary ethical concern regarding deepfakes is the violation of individual autonomy. In the realm of celebrity fandom, the line between "public figure" and "private individual" often blurs. The creation of non-consensual synthetic media is a form of digital harassment that exploits a person’s likeness to create "fake realities." Experts warn that this doesn't just harm the individual; it contributes to a "post-truth" environment where visual evidence can no longer be inherently trusted, undermining the fabric of digital communication. 3. Fandom-Mongering and the "Liar's Dividend" fantopiamondomongerdeepfakeskarengillanas

There’s no established single topic by that name. Fantopia / Mondo / Monger : These often

: Known for her dedication to roles, she famously shaved her head to play Guardians of the Galaxy Consent – Always get permission from the person

In practice: Bad actors use deepfake software to insert Gillan’s likeness into fake "Karen" meltdown videos. The result is a digital doppelgänger—an actress who never screamed at a waiter, never hit a cyclist with her handbag, but the AI says she did.

• Short film anthology exploring harms and humor of synthetic personas.
• Academic paper analyzing platform moderation responses to generated influencers.
• Visual art installation blending live actors and deepfake projections to probe audience perception.

Step 4: If This Is an Art Project or Meme

• Karen Gillan + Deepfakes could explore celebrity identity and digital ownership.
• Piano + Diamond could be a metaphor for AI-generated art (high value, technical precision).
• Mongo as a database could symbolize storing fake memories.
• Fantômas + Karen = absurd villain archetype.