Hear the Truth: Deepfake Voice Detector Unmasks AI-Generated Audio

Artificial intelligence capable of creating realistic audio and video fabrications is emerging as a formidable tool for disinformation. As technological progress advances, the need for robust countermeasures against deepfakes becomes increasingly critical. Addressing this challenge, Hiya has developed Deepfake Voice Detector, a free Google Chrome extension capable of identifying fraudulent media files within seconds.

The tool integrates seamlessly into the browser, ensuring maximum ease of use. Journalists, corporations, and everyday users facing the risks of disinformation can quickly verify questionable content. Powered by AI, the technology analyzes vocal patterns to determine authenticity with up to 99% accuracy.

According to its creators, the Deepfake Voice Detector excels even with short audio snippets—requiring as little as one second of sound. Users receive a so-called “authenticity index,” ranging from 0 to 100. The closer the score is to zero, the greater the likelihood that the media is a deepfake.

The extension is specifically designed for social media and news platforms, where the issue is particularly pressing. It enables journalists to rapidly verify video content before publication and helps companies safeguard their data from leaks.

Hiya has already garnered trust from prominent organizations, including AFP Fact Check, RTVE.es, the Deepfake Analysis Unit, and TrueMedia.org. These companies and editorial teams incorporate the tool as an essential part of their content verification processes. Individual users also speak highly of it. Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, lauded it as a brilliant example of leveraging “good AI to combat bad AI.”

Particular emphasis is placed on the risks associated with voice-based deepfakes. Malicious actors exploit fake voices to extract passwords for IT systems or obtain confidential information. The damage caused by such attacks can be monumental, and identifying the deception is a crucial first step in mitigating the threat.