CARL BOGAN pioneered viral deepfake technology as creator of Myster Giraffe, generating hundreds of millions of views across social media. With over 20 years in visual effects for Disney, Paramount, Apple, Google, and Sony, he brings a unique perspective to deepfake defense—understanding how these illusions are crafted from the artist’s side, not the IT department. He has taught workshops internationally, including at Cisco, helping organizations see deepfake threats through the eyes of the creators who build them.