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Northwestern Develops Test to Spot AI Deepfakes

6/5/2025

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AI-generated deepfakes are flooding social media, raising concerns about authenticity. To combat this, Northwestern University has developed a test to help users spot these deceptive videos. Marketplace’s Nova Safo scored impressively, reflecting the study's average. Lead researcher Matt Groh has also crafted a guide highlighting key signs to identify deepfakes.

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AI-generated deepfakes are flooding social media, raising concerns about authenticity. To combat this, Northwestern University has developed a test to help users spot these deceptive videos. Marketplace’s Nova Safo scored impressively, reflecting the study's average. Lead researcher Matt Groh has also crafted a guide highlighting key signs to identify deepfakes.