Deepfakes are AI-generated images or videos that manipulate content to depict events or scenarios that never actually occurred, often with alarming realism. While deepfake technology is exciting, it can also be used for scams and spreading misinformation.
How Are They Evolving?
Scammers use deepfake videos and voice recordings to make their scams more convincing. Voices can be faked, allowing scammers to sound like a celebrity, have an accent, or like someone you know. One of the main dangers of these convincing videos is that many pass a
“liveness” test which is used to remotely verify a person’s identity. There are many ways to spot deepfakes, but this technology is always evolving, so deepfake images and videos might be harder to identify as time goes on.
Tips for Spotting AI Images and Videos
- Deepfakes may struggle to replicate realistic lighting and shadows, so examine the lighting sources and shadows in the image or video for any inconsistencies.
- Deepfake images may have blurry edges or artifacts around the subject, particularly where the manipulated content meets the original background.
- Look for unnatural movements or inconsistencies in facial expressions, such as blinking irregularities, mismatched lip movements, or odd eye movements.
- Listen for unnatural pronunciations or pauses in speech.
