Photo: Instagram/Bailey Smith A photo allegedly featuring Bailey Smith , a celebrated Australian rules footballer, has been circulating online and causing quite a stir among fans. However, it has now been confirmed that the image is a deepfake, meaning that it has been digitally altered to change the appearance of the person in the picture. Bailey, who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL), is a native of eastern Melbourne, Victoria. He attended Xavier College and captained the 1st XVIII football team during 2018. Photo: Instagram/Bailey Smith The incident highlights the growing problem of deepfakes, which have become increasingly common in recent years. Deepfakes can be used to create fake images or videos of people, often for malicious purposes such as revenge porn or spreading false information. The technology behind deepfakes has advanced rapidly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake content. Bailey Smith is not th...