Jonathan Isaacs Offers Insights on How Deepfakes and AI Are Reshaping Workplace Risk in Human Resources Online Feature

Jonathan Isaacs, Asia Pacific Chair of the Employment & Compensation Practice, noted in his article for Human Resources Online that deepfake technology poses significant operational, financial, and reputational risks—ranging from executive impersonation leading to unauthorized transfers, to harassment via manipulated images, data privacy breaches, and evidence tampering that complicates investigations.

He cautioned that HR leaders must act proactively to mitigate these risks and highlighted several key actions:

1. Invest in Training: Educate employees on how to spot deepfakes.
2. Be Vigilant: Scrutinize evidence during investigations.
3. Enforce Multilayer Verification: Use dual authorizations and call-backs for sensitive requests.
4. Strengthen Policies: Explicitly prohibit deepfake-related harassment and misuse of personal data.
5. Promote a Reporting Culture: Encourage employees to report suspicious activity.

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