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In a battle of AI versus AI, researchers are preparing for the coming wave of deepfake propaganda

  • Written by John Sohrawardi, Doctoral Student in Computing and Informational Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology
imageAI-powered detectors are the best tools for spotting AI-generated fake videos.The Washington Post via Getty Images

An investigative journalist receives a video from an anonymous whistleblower. It shows a candidate for president admitting to illegal activity. But is this video real? If so, it would be huge news – the scoop of a lifetime...

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