How deepfake-spotting technology works
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Deepfake-detection technology identifies manipulated audio and video amid increasing use in geopolitical conflicts.
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As deepfakes become more sophisticated, you may encounter synthetic media impersonating political figures, military officials, or news sources without reliable tools to verify authenticity.
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Vijay Balasubramaniyan, CEO and founder of Pindrop, appeared on CBS News to discuss technology designed to detect deepfakes, which are increasingly used to spread propaganda about the war in Iran. Deepfake-spotting tools rely on artificial intelligence to identify manipulated audio and video by analyzing digital fingerprints and inconsistencies that human eyes and ears often miss. As AI-generated disinformation becomes more sophisticated and widely deployed in conflict zones, the ability to verify authentic content is becoming critical for journalists, fact-checkers, and the public. Pindrop's technology focuses on audio authentication, a particularly vulnerable area since voice-cloning AI has advanced rapidly. The rise of deepfakes in geopolitical conflicts underscores the urgent need for detection tools that can keep pace with generative AI capabilities.
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