Monday, November 4, 2024
Deepfake Detection Report: Kamala Harris Poacher
Date surfaced
September 27th, 2024
Source
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6FgU2t083Q)
Modality
Audio
Video
Deep Media’s Deepfake Detection Confidence
Strong Evidence
Potential to Spread
High
Comments
The recent Deepfake targeting Vice President Kamala Harris, falsely alleging her involvement in the illegal killing of an endangered rhino, underscores the high-risk implications of political misinformation campaigns. Our DeepID Deepfake Detection systems identified strong evidence of manipulation within the circulated video, originally posted by a supposed park ranger. This misinformation, aimed at damaging a prominent public figure, poses a serious threat as it aligns with political tensions and misinformation trends in global politics. As pro-Russian media outlets amplify this narrative, the potential for widespread disinformation increases, underscoring the importance of robust detection tools to counter these deceptive tactics and protect public trust in media and institutions.