Notes from the edge of real.
Research, field notes, and product thinking from the team teaching the internet to tell what's real.
They Asked for Money. Here's What to Do Before You Send It.
A five-minute checklist to protect yourself before sending money to someone you met online. Covers romance scam tactics and AI detection.
Is This Profile Photo AI-Generated? A Checklist
An 11-point checklist to spot AI-generated profile photos on dating apps, social media, and marketplaces.
Romance Scam Red Flags That Actually Matter in 2026
The red flags that actually catch romance scammers in 2026, including deepfake video tells and AI-generated photo detection.
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, deepfake video filters, and free tools that actually work.
What to Do If Someone Made a Deepfake of You
A calm, 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 doesn't mean fake — and it doesn't mean real. In most contexts absence is close to neutral. Here's how to read it against distribution path, provenance state, and what your detector found.
Every Type of Deepfake Generator, Explained
14 distinct generator types across image, video, and audio — from GANs and diffusion models to voice clones and lip-sync tools. What each one produces and the forensic traces it leaves behind.
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. A complete breakdown of seven AI scam types and what actually protects you.
The $442 Billion Problem: Why Nobody Can Tell What's Real Anymore
Global fraud losses hit $442 billion in 2025. Voice cloning needs three seconds of audio. Even the world's top forensics expert can't tell the difference. What happened, and what to do about it.
What Is Deepfake Detection? A Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about deepfake detection — how it works, why it matters, and what tools are available today.
How to Check If an Image Is AI-Generated
A practical guide to spotting AI-generated images — what to look for, what tools to use, and why your eyes alone aren't enough.
Deepfake Detection for Parents: What You Need to Know
A practical guide for parents on AI-generated content — what risks exist, how to talk about it, and how to check suspicious images.
Why Your Eyes Can't Spot Deepfakes Anymore
The science behind why humans fail at detecting AI-generated images — and what actually works.
5 Approaches to Deepfake Detection Compared
A comparison of different deepfake detection approaches — from pixel analysis to blockchain provenance — and what actually works.
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