How To Identify Deepfake or AI-generated Videos

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has spotlighted the disturbing rise in the circulation of deepfake or Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated videos.

These videos feature publicly exposed persons, including the President, Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Government Appointees, Media Houses, and Media Personalities, often endorsing fake investment schemes, fraudulent financial platforms, or unapproved medical products and cures.

Identifying Them
According to the CSA, these videos are often betrayed by deepfake red flags such as mismatched lip movements with the audio, unnatural eye movements or blinking.

They are also marked by a robotic or overly polished voice that does not sound quite right and unusual lighting, shadows, or background inconsistencies.

Recommendation
The Authority has cautioned the public against blindly trusting promotional videos that claim to feature national leaders or officials without verifying with official sources.

It also advised against sending money or personal information in response to an advertisement or message without confirming its authenticity.

It added, “Verify any investment or health-related claims with the necessary regulators, including Bank of Ghana, Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), or other regulatory authorities.”

Meanwhile, the CSA said it was working closely with social media platforms, law enforcement, and relevant government institutions to identify and remove these malicious videos and hold perpetrators accountable.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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