Deepfakes Grow More Sophisticated, Putting Companies on Alert
Deepfakes Grow More Sophisticated, Putting Companies on Alert
Publish Date: 2026-03-24 05:00:00
Source Domain: news.bloomberglaw.com
- Reality Defender conducted an experiment last summer involving a deepfake detection game where conference attendees had to identify real vs. digitally altered images and videos.
- Even cybersecurity experts struggled, demonstrating difficulties in recognizing deepfakes even among those knowledgeable in the field.
- Jennifer Ewbank, a former CIA cybersecurity staffer advising Reality Defender, highlighted the concerning results of the game.
- The proficiency in identifying deepfakes is revealing a worrying lack of understanding regarding advancements in deepfake technology.
- Since the experiment, deepfake technology has become more accessible and cheaper, exacerbating the challenge of detection.
