New Tool DIVID Detects AI-Generated Videos with 93.7% Accuracy
Columbia Engineering researchers have developed DIVID, a tool with 93.7% accuracy in detecting AI-generated videos, addressing the rising threat of deepfake technology. Led by Professor Junfeng Yang, DIVID utilizes DIffusion Reconstruction Error to analyze video frames and distinguish between real and fake content. This advancement is crucial in combating the misuse of deepfakes for fraudulent activities and misinformation.
Romance Scammers Utilizing AI-Generated Deepfakes in Sophisticated Schemes
Romance scammers are now using AI-generated deepfakes to enhance their deceitful schemes, raising concerns among online users. The ‘Yahoo Boys’ group has cost Americans $1.3 billion in losses in 2022 alone. Learn how to detect deepfakes and protect yourself from falling victim to these sophisticated romance scams.
Deepfake Voice Attacks Pose Challenge for Biometric Software Companies and Researchers
Deepfake voice attacks are posing a real-world challenge for biometric software companies and public researchers as they strive to detect these deceptive impersonations. Recently, there have been instances of deepfake voice attacks, such as robocalls impersonating President Joe Biden, which…
Rising Threat of AI Scams Sparks Action from Lawmakers and Organizations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept of the future, it’s here and scammers are taking advantage of it. The technology has advanced to the point where scammers can clone voices and use them to deceive family and…
AI-generated explicit images of Taylor Swift circulating on social media
Sexually explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift have been circulating on X (formerly Twitter) over the last day in the latest example of the proliferation of AI-generated fake pornography and the challenge of stopping it from spreading. One of the…
Breakthrough in AI Image Generation Sparks Concerns About Deepfakes
A breakthrough in AI image generation has been announced by the InstantX team in Beijing. The new method, called InstantID, is capable of quickly recognizing individuals and generating new images based on a single reference image. Reuven Cohen, an enterprise…