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.