We can’t spot our way out of AI deepfake scams


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FOR three years, the public has been advised to “look closer” to spot deepfakes online. Check the edges of the face. Watch for unnatural blinking. Listen for a flat, metallic tone in the voice.

That advice was reasonable in 2023. In 2026 it is close to useless.

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