The McAfee company has introduced a new tool designed to combat the growing threat of deepfakes, available on select Lenovo AI PCs.
Detecting Deepfakes
With the proliferation of deepfakes — AI-altered videos designed to mislead — the ability to discern real from fake is becoming more crucial. According to a study conducted by McAfee in early 2024, nearly two-thirds of consumers are more worried about deepfakes now than they were just a year ago. McAfee's Deepfake Detector employs advanced AI models trained on nearly 200,000 video samples to quickly and privately determine whether a video has been manipulated.
No Privacy Compromise
Social platforms like TikTok and crypto exchanges such as Bitget are already employing tools to detect AI-generated content. Unlike other deepfake detection tools that require cloud processing, McAfee’s solution utilizes Lenovo’s on-device AI capabilities, enabling users to receive quick results while maintaining their privacy. The detection process occurs entirely on the user’s PC, ensuring no audio or video data is uploaded to the cloud. This improves user privacy and overall device performance, allowing users to continue their regular activities, such as gaming or streaming, while the software runs discreetly in the background.
Launch of Smart AI Hub
Along with the new software, McAfee also announced the launch of its Smart AI Hub, which will serve as a new online resource dedicated to educating the public about AI scams and deepfakes.
McAfee takes a step towards protecting users from digital deception by introducing a new deepfake detection tool and an educational resource aimed at raising awareness of modern threats.
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