- Deepfake detection tool available as Google Chrome browser extension
- Provides a ‘deepfake score’ that determines whether media is authentic
- Hiya claims its service can detect problems with just one second of audio
One of the most worrying developments in AI technologies is the rise of deepfakes, highly realistic audio and video spoofs that can mislead the public and disrupt businesses.
As deepfake tools become more accessible, the need for reliable ways to detect them grows, especially for professionals who rely on accurate information to make crucial decisions.
Hiya introduced it Deepfake voice detectora free extension for Google Chrome that quickly identifies manipulated audio and video content and delivers results in seconds, making it easy for users to spot suspicious media.
The battle against deepfakes is intensifying
By integrating AI-powered detection capabilities directly into the browser, Hiya claims its tool provides a practical solution for businesses, journalists and individuals navigating an increasingly complex information landscape.
The Deepfake Voice Detector harnesses the power of AI to identify manipulated audio and video with up to 99% accuracy. The tool analyzes voice patterns within online content and delivers results in seconds, allowing users to quickly assess suspicious material regardless of audio channel or language.
With the ability to analyze just one second of audio, the tool offers real-time detection and multi-language support. Once analyzed, the extension provides an authenticity score ranging from 0 to 100, with 100 indicating a real voice and 0 indicating a deepfake.
This browser plugin is designed for use on social media or news platforms, allowing tools like the Deepfake Voice Detector to provide support to newsrooms and companies looking to validate content.
Several media and fact-checking organizations such as AFP Fact Check, RTVE.es, the Deepfake Analysis Unit and TrueMedia.org already rely on Hiya’s solution, with Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft, also recently praising the tool, calling it an excellent example of “using good AI to combat bad AI.”
“Deepfake scams can lead to employees sharing confidential company information or revealing critical IT system passwords,” said Kush Parikh, president of Hiya. “The consequences of falling for these scams are enormous, especially as vishing is increasingly used with deepfakes to extort or blackmail individuals.”