Why Deep Fakes Stop Thought Leaders Like Me from Creating YouTube Videos

The scary effects of deep fakes in our professional lives and what we can do about them proactively

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Some of my readers ask why they can find me on every major social media platform except for YouTube and TikTok. While I don’t focus much on short-form TikTok clips, I genuinely enjoy creating long-form videos on YouTube.

Platforms like these are excellent tools for educating and inspiring audiences in meaningful ways, and I’m passionate about sharing my work with the world.

So why am I not there yet? It is not because I lack the desire or ability to create interactive content on YouTube. Instead, one powerful, dangerous, and increasingly prevalent phenomenon holds me back: deep fakes. As a creator who values authenticity, they concern me deeply.

Given the growing sophistication of deep fake technology, I am cautious about exposing myself to its risks by participating on platforms like YouTube.

While YouTube is an excellent medium for long-form content, it is also a platform where deep fake videos can go viral quickly. Misinformation spreads faster than corrections, and even if a deep fake were proven false, the damage could already be done.