AI-Powered App Developed in UAE to Combat Deepfake Threats
UAE researcher develops app to verify photos, videos as deepfake threat grows

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Bashayer Al Salami, an Emirati cybersecurity researcher, has created Deepy, an AI-driven platform designed to detect deepfakes in images, videos, and audio. The app aims to help users verify content and combat the spread of misinformation, especially during crises.
- 01Deepy analyzes digital files to assess credibility, flagging potential AI manipulation.
- 02The platform uses advanced AI algorithms to detect subtle indicators of deepfakes, such as pixel patterns and inconsistencies in lighting.
- 03Deepy is targeted at government agencies, media organizations, and companies needing digital content verification.
- 04Versions for general users are in development, allowing anyone to verify content before sharing.
- 05Al Salami emphasizes the need for digital awareness to create a secure media environment.
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Bashayer Al Salami, a cybersecurity researcher from the UAE, has developed an innovative AI-powered platform named Deepy that detects deepfakes in images, videos, and audio. This initiative arises from her master's research at Zayed University, focusing on the challenges posed by AI-generated manipulations. As deepfake technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, Al Salami highlights the importance of tools like Deepy to help users identify fabricated content. The platform employs advanced algorithms to analyze technical indicators within digital files, such as pixel patterns and lighting inconsistencies, which are often overlooked by the average viewer. Deepy is primarily aimed at government bodies, media organizations, and companies that require digital content verification. It also plans to introduce user-friendly versions for the general public. Al Salami notes that periods of crisis often see a surge in deepfake circulation, which can manipulate public opinion. By providing rapid verification, Deepy seeks to empower journalists and everyday users to critically assess material before sharing.
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Deepy aims to enhance content verification, especially during crises, helping to prevent the spread of misinformation.
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