AI models spot deepfake images, but people catch fake videos

Researchers pitted humans against AI to see which was better at ferreting out synthetic media

A computer screen showing how deepfakes are made transfer a face onto another body

AI-generated face swaps, like the one shown here, illustrate how deepfake technology can convincingly alter human features in videos. Recent research offers clues on how we can combat deepfakes with the help of AI.

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