🛡 The Race Against Deepfakes Is Practically Lost
World expert Hany Farid stated that deepfake detection methods cannot keep pace with generative AI. The gap has narrowed to 6–12 months.
🌍 The industry needs to move toward standards like C2PA and digital content signatures.
👤 Visual perception is no longer a reliable way to verify the truthfulness of media.
Source 1: https://stateofsurveillance.org/news/hany-farid-deepfake-detection-lost-race-nyt-profile-2026/ Source 2: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/ai-deepfake-hany-farid.html