How to Spot AI-Generated Fake Faces and Deepfakes
The faces you see online are not always real. AI can generate photorealistic human faces from scratch, swap faces onto existing video in real time, and produce audio that sounds exactly like a specific person saying things they never said. This isn’t a future threat. It’s the current landscape. Here’s how to recognize it. Why This Matters AI-generated faces appear in: Fake news articles with invented experts and quotes Romance scam profiles on dating apps and social media Astroturfing campaigns with armies of fake reviewers Political disinformation using fabricated video statements Business fraud (“CEO” video calls authorizing wire transfers) Fake stock photos and testimonials on scam websites Being able to spot the signs isn’t paranoia — it’s a basic media literacy skill in 2026. ...