MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) is pushing back against the Academy of the Hebrew Language after it rejected his proposed translation of 'deepfake' for an election bill. Rothman presented two alternative Hebrew versions, according to a report on the program 'Black and White'.
MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) has publicly challenged the Academy of the Hebrew Language over the official translation of the English term 'deepfake' — digitally manipulated media that mimics real people. Rothman, who is advancing an election bill, proposed his own Hebrew equivalent, but the Academy did not endorse it. He then offered two additional alternatives, as reported on the Kan 11 program 'Black and White'. The episode highlights ongoing tensions between lawmakers and the Academy over language policy, particularly regarding modern technology terms. No further details on the specific translations or the Academy's response are yet available.
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