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Research, field notes, and product thinking from the team teaching the internet to tell what's real.
EU AI Act Article 50: Deepfake Labeling Rules Now Enforceable
As of August 2, 2026, anyone publishing a deepfake in the EU must label it as artificially generated. Article 50 applies even without intent to deceive. What it means for creators and platforms.
Deepfake Financial Scam Costs Northern Ireland Resident 250,000 Pounds
A Northern Ireland resident lost 250,000 pounds to a deepfake investment scam using AI-generated video. Documented global losses from deepfake fraud have reached $3.7 billion.
Ofcom September 30 Deadline: UK Platforms Must Detect Deepfake Intimate Images or Face Fines
Ofcom requires platforms to deploy deepfake intimate image detection by September 30, 2026. Non-compliance risks fines up to 10% of global revenue.
41% of CISOs Report Deepfake Attacks on Employee Calls: What the Gartner Data Shows
Gartner survey of 297 security leaders finds 41% experienced deepfake social engineering on audio calls. Voice and video deepfakes are the fastest-growing attack vector.
BRICS Summit Fake Photo Shared by Russian Embassy: AI Disinformation Goes Diplomatic
AI-generated images of world leaders at the BRICS Summit were shared by the Russian Embassy as authentic. How state-level AI disinformation now operates through diplomatic channels.
How Deepfake Detection Works: Three Layers Explained
How provenance checks, AI classifiers, and biological signal analysis work together to catch deepfakes. Why no single detection method is enough.
Signs an Online Seller's Product Photos Are AI-Generated
AI-generated product photos are flooding online marketplaces. Seven signs a listing photo is fake, plus how to check with a detection tool before you buy.
AI Scams Targeting Older Adults: What Family Can Do (2026)
AI voice clones, deepfake video calls, and AI-generated messages are targeting older adults. A practical guide for families on grandparent scams, elder fraud, and how to protect your loved ones.
How to Detect AI-Generated Video: A Practical Guide for 2026
AI-generated video from Runway, Kling, and Veo is increasingly hard to spot. A practical guide to detecting synthetic video, deepfake face swaps, and manipulated footage using visual tells and detection tools.
Fake Profile Photos: How to Check If a Profile Is AI-Generated
AI-generated profile photos are flooding dating apps, LinkedIn, and social media. How to check if a profile photo is fake using free tools and visual inspection.
Messenger Fake Video Call Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself
Scammers use deepfake video on Facebook Messenger calls to impersonate people you trust. How these scams work and what to do about them.
Fake Text Messages: How to Tell If a Text Is Real or a Scam
How to spot fake text messages, smishing scams, and AI-generated messages. Practical checks you can do in 30 seconds before clicking any link.
The Celebrity Crypto Endorsement You Saw Wasn't Real
Deepfake celebrity crypto scams stole over $5.6 billion in 2023 alone. How to spot fake Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, and celebrity endorsement videos before you lose money.
They Asked for Money. Here's What to Do Before You Send It.
A five-minute checklist before sending money to someone you met online. Romance scam warning signs, AI-generated profile detection, and verification steps that work.
Is This Profile Photo AI-Generated? A Checklist
An 11-point checklist to spot AI-generated profile photos on dating apps, LinkedIn, and marketplaces. Covers symmetry, background artifacts, lighting, and automated AI image detection tools.
Romance Scam Red Flags That Actually Matter in 2026
The red flags that actually catch romance scammers in 2026. Deepfake video tells, AI-generated profile photos, voice clone detection, and what to do if you suspect a scam.
How to Tell If Someone You Met Online Is Real
A 5-minute checklist for verifying a stranger online. Reverse image search, AI detection, video call challenges, and cross-platform checks. Covers AI-generated profile photos and deepfake video filters.
What to Do If Someone Made a Deepfake of You
Step-by-step guide for victims of deepfake abuse. How to get content removed for free using StopNCII and Take It Down, preserve proof, and get support. Works for AI-generated and real images.
C2PA Content Credentials Missing? What It Actually Tells You
No C2PA credentials does not mean fake, and it does not mean real. In most contexts absence is close to neutral. How to read it against distribution path, provenance state, and what your detector found.
What Are Deepfakes? Every Generator Type Explained (2026)
What are deepfakes and how are they made? 14 generator types across image, video, and audio — from diffusion models to voice clones. Complete guide.
AI Scams Are Getting Smarter. Here's What You're Actually Up Against.
AI-enabled fraud grew 1,210% in 2025. Voice clones need three seconds. Phishing emails get 4.5x more clicks. Seven AI scam types broken down with what actually protects you.
Deepfake Fraud: The $442 Billion Problem Nobody Can Solve
Deepfake fraud losses hit $442 billion in 2025. Voice cloning needs three seconds. How deepfake fraud works and what stops it.
What Is Deepfake Detection? A Complete Guide for 2026
How deepfake detection works, why it matters, and which tools are available in 2026.
How to Check If an Image Is AI-Generated (Free Tools, 2026)
Free tools to check if an image is AI-generated. Step-by-step guide covering automated detectors, visual inspection, and metadata analysis.
Deepfake Detection for Parents: What You Need to Know
A practical guide for parents on AI-generated content. What risks exist, how to talk to your kids about deepfakes, and how to check suspicious images and videos.
How to Spot a Deepfake: Why Your Eyes Fail and What Actually Works
Only 0.1% of people can spot deepfakes. Learn the signs of a deepfake, why human vision fails, and which detection tools actually work in 2026.
Best AI Image Detector: 5 Detection Approaches Compared (2026)
Compare the best AI image detectors and deepfake detection tools in 2026. Pixel forensics, frequency analysis, provenance, and ensemble approaches ranked.
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