Policy & Ethics
How Deepfake Detection Actually Works—and Why It Still Fails
Deepfake detection employs forensic analysis of digital traces and visual scrutiny of content inconsistencies, but current methods face significant limitations. These include generalization failure against new generation techniques and the inability to perform real-time detection, making them one layer of defense rather than a foolproof solution.
Rui Almeida·October 25, 2026