How synthetic media, or deepfakes, could soon change our world

Synthetic media, better known as deepfakes, could be a goldmine for filmmakers. But the technology has already terrorized women who have had their faces inserted into pornography. And it could potentially disrupt society. Bill Whitaker reports. “60 Minutes“ is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began in 1968 and is still a hit, over 50 seasons later, regularly making Nielsen’s Top 10. Subscribe to the “60 Minutes” YouTube channel: Watch full episodes: Get more “60 Minutes” from “60 Minutes: Overtime”: Follow “60 Minutes” on Instagram: Like “60 Minutes” on Facebook: Follow “60 Minutes” on Twitter: Subscribe to our newsletter: Download the CBS News app: