Deepfakes 2026

Understand the technical threats and the legal implications!

Friday, September 11, 2026
9:00 am – 11:45 am
via webinar only

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Who should attend: This general interest program is for all lawyers but will be of particular interest to civil litigators who work in defamation and media law

Learning level: All levels

The first part of this session will provide an overview of emerging threats from AI-generated deepfake audio/video used to authorize fraudulent wire transfers and chatbot/generative AI tools that create sophisticated phishing attacks targeting treasury teams. You will gain practical knowledge on verification protocols to counter deepfake fraud, develop secure AI tool usage policies, and implement effective controls to protect against AI-enhanced social engineering.

The second part of this session will examine the legal implications of AI deepfake technology in areas such as defamation, privacy, and media law. You will walk away with a greater appreciation of the issues in play and legal strategies and best practices to manage risk in this rapidly evolving area of the law.

The final part of this session will feature Monique Sever moderating a dialogue between Steve Taylor and Dan Reid on the intersection between technology and law in the realm of deepfakes.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 2.5 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chair
Monique L. Sever — Litigation Support and eDiscovery Supervisor, Harper Grey LLP, Vancouver

CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising