The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/Sunitha_Sundar_5980 on 2025-03-13 12:48:42.

Turns out, we’re not as good at spotting deepfakes as we think we are. A recent study shows that while people are better than random at detecting deepfakes, they’re still far from perfect — but the scary part? Most people are overly confident in their ability to spot a fake, even when they’re wrong.

StyleGAN2, has advanced deepfake technology where facial images can be manipulated in extraordinary detail. This means that fake profiles on social media or dating apps can look more convincing than ever.

What’s your take on this?

Source: https://academic.oup.com/cybersecurity/article/9/1/tyad011/7205694?searchresult=1#415793263