The argument around AI-generated deepfake images isn't just a technical problem—it's becoming a cover for broader censorship agendas. When authorities use synthetic media concerns as justification for content controls, they're essentially weaponizing technology fears to limit what people can say and share.

This matters for the crypto and Web3 community because it mirrors the same dynamics we've been fighting against: centralized gatekeepers deciding what's "safe" or "true." If we can't have honest conversations about AI risks without censorship pretext creeping in, we're missing the real conversation.

The question isn't whether deepfakes are problematic—they clearly are. The question is who gets to decide what's real, what's fake, and what can be discussed. That's where things get complicated.