Hany Farid
New ZealandexpertMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hany Farid is a prominent computer scientist and expert in digital forensics, specializing in the detection and prevention of online misinformation and media manipulation. He serves as the director of scientific research at Get Real Labs, where he focuses on the implications of synthetic media, including deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated content. Farid's work is crucial in today's digital landscape, where the proliferation of fake audio and video can have significant ramifications for public discourse and trust in media. He has appeared in various media outlets, providing insights into the challenges of identifying manipulated content and advocating for the responsible use of technology.
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Hany Farid is struggling to prove what’s real before the internet decides for itself.
The world’s leading deepfake expert no longer trusts his own eyesNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Hany Farid is a professor at UC Berkeley and chief science officer at GetReal Security.
AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself
United States· 2026-05-29
Hany Farid is a professor who stated that the image published by the White House is a manipulation.
Valkoinen talo jäi kiinni mielenosoittajan kuvan tekoälymanipuloinnista
Finland· 2026-01-23
Hany Farid is a professor who analyzed the altered image shared by the White House.
White House posts altered image showing arrested protester crying
Australia· 2026-01-23
Hany Farid criticized Zhu's prolific publications, calling them a 'disaster'.
Artificial intelligence research has a slop problem, academics say: ‘It’s a mess’ | Artificial intelligence (AI)
United Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Hany Farid, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, states that any advice on how to recognize AI-generated videos will be short-lived due to rapid technological advancements.
Mengapa Banyak Video Buatan AI Berseliweran di Media Sosial?
Indonesia· 2025-10-23
Hany Farid is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and an expert on digital forensics.
Is that photo real or fake? Digital ‘birth certificates’ are a new way to get answers
Canada· 2025-10-18
Hany Farid stated that he reviewed the video and did not detect any digital watermark.
Donald Trump dice que es IA, su equipo afirma que es real
Guatemala· 2025-09-04
Hany Farid describes the concept of 'the dividend of the liar' in relation to political manipulation.
La IA como arma política contra los opositores
Mexico· 2025-08-24
Hany Farid analyzed the images published by Elena Lasconi and found no evidence of AI generation.
Expert american, despre fotografiile publicate de Lasconi: „Nu găsesc nicio dovadă convingătoare că aceste imagini sunt generate sau manipulate de AI”
Romania· 2025-05-02
Digital forensics expert Hany Farid explains how the technology works and how people can protect themselves.
Here’s what happened when I tried the Sam Altman-backed orb face scannerUnited States· 2025-04-22
Farid specializes in identifying deepfakes and commented on the implications of AI-generated content.
‘Trump Gaza’ AI video intended as political satire, says creator | Artificial intelligence (AI)United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Hany Farid stated that the audio recording was likely generated by artificial intelligence.
Declarația fiului lui Trump, potrivit căreia SUA ar fi trebuit să trimită arme în Rusia, s-a dovedit a fi falsă – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-02-27