As AI‑generated images and videos become hyper‑realistic — and incredibly easy to create — investigators are facing a growing challenge: Can you trust what you see? The article highlights how cheap, accessible generative tools have fueled a surge in convincing deepfakes, creating “a perfect storm” of public distrust and complicating criminal investigations. Law enforcement agencies now struggle to verify digital evidence, especially as more videos come from witnesses or social media rather than controlled sources. Experts warn that the rise of deepfakes undermines trust, overwhelms investigators, and raises urgent questions about how to authenticate evidence in an AI‑driven era. [forensicmag.com]