Review the following hypothetical case study. Consider the big-picture ideas and the specific concerns. Make use of the key terms and concepts from the readings in offering written responses to the questions. The case study paper should be approximately five (5) pages using 10 or 12 point font, 1.5 spacing, and 1-inch margins with proper use of quotations and citations according to your preferred style. A reference list or works cited page should also be included.
Incident Details
The RAD company is engaged in the generation of content, in the form of pictures and articles, for many websites. RAD has fallen on hard times financially and has been offered a good sum of money to engage in the creation of deepfakes for publication. These deepfakes and fake news articles are meant, according to the customer, for fun and parody. Many of the RAD employees are concerned about the reputational and legal consequences of taking on this opportunity.
To conclude the case study, kindly respond to the following questions:
1. What regulations or laws govern the creation of copyrighted material?
2. What is copyright infringement?
3. How is the publication of knowingly false information, in either images or text, handled in terms of defamation? Does it matter whether the false information portrays a public official or private individual?
4. What are the moral and ethical considerations for engaging in this line of business?
5. Are there consequences for the data transfer of this content from state to state or internationally?
Instructions
• When constructing your responses, remember to critically analyze the topic and add substantial thought to the subject area. Utilizing the resources provided in your course materials will enhance your understanding and responses to the questions.
• Use concrete examples, drawn from current events, historical instances, or personal experiences, to illustrate your points.