Clairo Deepfake (2024)

FAQs

Is deepfake still available? ›

As of 2020 audio deepfakes, and AI software capable of detecting deepfakes and cloning human voices after 5 seconds of listening time also exist. A mobile deepfake app, Impressions, was launched in March 2020.

Audio deepfakes are created by uploading recorded audio of someone's voice to a program which generates an audio “clone” of them through AI analysis that fills in blanks like new words, emotional affect, and accent.

There is currently no federal law against disseminating such content. However, some legal professionals believe “such illicit practices may not require new legislation, as they already fall under a patchwork of existing privacy, defamation or intellectual property laws,” according to an article by Law.com.

Not only has this technology created confusion, skepticism, and the spread of misinformation, deepfakes also pose a threat to privacy and security. With the ability to convincingly impersonate anyone, cybercriminals can orchestrate phishing scams or identity theft operations with alarming precision.

To combat such abuses, technologies can be used to detect deepfakes or enable authentication of genuine media. Detection technologies aim to identify fake media without needing to compare it to the original, unaltered media. These technologies typically use a form of AI known as machine learning.

The database includes descriptors for each deepfake, such as the URL and how much it was seen or shared on social media. It also lists the original source, the sharer, the person or group that the deepfake was targeting, and theoretical indicators.

Is there a free deepfake? Yes, several free deepfake software and apps are available for use. DeepFaceLab and FaceSwap are free software tools, and apps like Reface and ZAO also offer free versions. Keep in mind that free versions may have limitations or may include watermarks on the output videos.

A well-known example of political deepfake misuse was the altered video of Nancy Pelosi. It involved slowing down a real-life video clip of her, making her seem impaired. There are also instances of audio deepfakes, like the fraudulent use of a CEO's voice, in major corporate heists.

Check the consistency of shadows and lighting. Often the subject is in clear focus and appears convincingly lifelike but elements in the backdrop might not be so realistic or polished.

Is there a free deepfake? ›

Is there a free deepfake? Yes, several free deepfake software and apps are available for use. DeepFaceLab and FaceSwap are free software tools, and apps like Reface and ZAO also offer free versions. Keep in mind that free versions may have limitations or may include watermarks on the output videos.

According to a recent study, humans can detect deepfake speech only 73% of the time. This study, out of the University of London with 529 participants, was one of the first to assess humans' ability to detect artificially-generated speech in a language other than English.

There are several types of deepfake software, some of which are more accessible to the public than others. Software like DeepFaceLab and FaceSwap are often used because they are open-source and free to use.

Researchers are developing new ways to detect deepfakes, such as AI models that spot color abnormalities. And authentication methods, like digital watermarks, can help prove that a video or image has been altered. But simply detecting deepfakes may not be enough to prevent harm.