Heidi Swan believed she was investing with Elon Musk after seeing convincing deepfake videos on social media. However, she was scammed out of over $10,000 by high-tech thieves using AI. As AI technology advances, deepfake scams are becoming more common, leading to billions of dollars in fraud losses. Even though some deepfakes can be easily detected, with more sophisticated technology, they are becoming harder to spot.
Celebrities like Elon Musk are common targets for deepfake scams due to their wealth and extensive online presence. While some websites claim to be able to identify deepfakes, the technology is still evolving. The rise of deepfake scams has led to warnings being issued by organizations like the FTC and BBB.
Professor Christopher Meerdo at the University of North Texas uses AI for creative purposes but recognizes the dangers of deepfakes. He demonstrated how scammers can manipulate real videos with AI tools to deceive victims. The CBS News Texas I-Team tested five online tools for detecting deepfakes, showing the varying levels of accuracy among them.
The websites Deepware, Deepfake Detector, Attestiv, DeepFake-O-Meter, and Sensity offer detection services, with some being more accurate than others. While these tools aim to help identify deepfakes, they are not foolproof and require additional verification. As deepfake technology continues to improve, it becomes increasingly important for individuals to be cautious and vigilant to avoid falling victim to these scams.
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