A new tool introduced by McAfee called 'Deepfake Detector' is now made available to Lenovo's Copilot+ PCs, and will help determine if the video playing is made using AI-generated content. Through this tool, users will be better informed and kept safe from the growing dangers of deepfakes proliferating online, especially with its significant spread over the past years.
This new tool promises that users will be kept safe, as well as their data which would not be collected by the system or McAfee.
McAfee Deepfake Detector Now Available on Lenovo Copilot+ PCs
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Select Lenovo Copilot+-powered PCs are now getting exclusive access to McAfee's latest Deepfake Detector tool which the company introduced today via a press release. The tool uses artificial intelligence to fight against AI-generated content available on different platforms, especially in this age where deepfake is widely spread to bring fake information to the public.
According to McAfee, the Deepfake Detector brings up to a 96 percent accuracy rate in detecting AI-made content, with the tool capable of detecting AI content in seconds from audio found in videos.
Moreover, McAfee is also introducing its Smart AI Hub will help increase awareness of deepfakes and AI scams, offering interactive resources to help educate its users.
Here's What McAfee Brings for Its Deepfake Detector Tool
McAfee's Deepfake Detector leverages Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for its performance and claims it will be an on-device tool to protect user's privacy as well as reduce latency. The tool can also run in the background and notify users when it detects a deepfaked or AI-generated video.
Users with the eligible Lenovo Copilot+ PCs are given a 30-day free trial to utilize the Deepfake Detector, and then charge users $9.99 per year to use the service.
Deepfakes, AI, and Their Growing Online Dangers
Many fake videos made to look legitimate or real are known as deepfakes, and because of the significant progress in generative AI development, these have become more dangerous and better to confuse the public. There are many reasons behind Deepfake's proliferation, with some using it to scam the public into divulging sensitive information or threats, and others targeting companies or businesses.
Earlier this year, there was a more hurtful deepfake use that took over the internet, and it is by creating sexually abusive content using AI-powered technology.
Moreover, amidst the election period, bad actors have also used it to spread misinformation and disrupt the process, going as far as cloning President Joe Biden's voice to malign voters.
Various companies, organizations, and governments have launched efforts to combat deepfakes and prevent them from sowing chaos among the public, especially with the widespread disinformation campaign.
That being said, users may now arm themselves with a tool from McAfee called the Deepfake Detector, using AI to fight against AI-made content and vows to keep users safe.
