AI can now clone a voice from 3 seconds of audio and generate a convincing video call in real time. Here's how to protect yourself.
Deepfakes and AI-generated content are tools that can be used to entertain, educate, or harm. Learning to spot them is becoming as important as checking if a website is secure. This guide covers the visual, audio, and behavioral signs that can help you identify when something might not be real — and what to do about it.
A deepfake uses artificial intelligence to create or manipulate video, audio, or images to make it look and sound like someone said or did something they never did.
Deepfakes are used in a growing number of scams:
These clues can hint at a deepfake, but AI is improving rapidly.
Used in these scams:
This is the single most effective defense against deepfake calls. Create a secret word or phrase that only your family knows. If someone calls claiming to be a family member in an emergency, ask for the word.
How to set it up:
Good examples:
