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Google, Sony Innovation Fund, and Okta back Resemble AI’s push into deepfake detection

InternetInternet · 21d ago
Google, Sony Innovation Fund, and Okta back Resemble AI’s push into deepfake detection
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Resemble AI has raised US$13 million in a new strategic investment round for AI deepfake detection. The funding brings its total venture investment to US$25 million, with participation from Berkeley CalFund, Berkeley Frontier Fund, Comcast Ventures, Craft Ventures, Gentree, Google’s AI Futures Fund, IAG Capital Partners, and others. The funding comes as organisations are under pressure to verify the authenticity of digital content. Generative AI has made it easier for criminals to produce convincing deepfakes, contributing to more than US$1.56 billion in fraud losses in 2025. Analysts estimate that generative AI could enable US$40 billion in fraud losses in the US by 2027.

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Google Joins Hands With News Publishers To Curb Deepfakes

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Google has partnered with news publishers and fact-checkers in India to combat the spread of misinformation, including deepfakes, ahead of the country's upcoming elections. The collaboration, known as 'Shakti, India Election Fact-Checking Collective', will create a platform for independent fact-checkers and Indian language publishers to collaborate and share fact checks, research resources, and alerts regarding viral misinformation and deepfakes. The project also aims to offer training in fact-checking methodologies, deepfake detection, and the use of Google tools for verification processes. This initiative aligns with Google's ongoing efforts to combat misinformation and support journalism through various initiatives and funding programs.

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