X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool

X-PHY has launched a new on-device deepfake detection tool designed to help users identify manipulated media in real time.

The newly released X-PHY Deepfake Detector extends the company's reach beyond traditional hardware-layer data protection, aiming to address the surge in AI-generated fraud and media manipulation worldwide. The solution promises up to 90% accuracy in the identification of AI-generated videos, images, and audio content, and processes data entirely on the user's device without the need for cloud connectivity.

The rapid proliferation of deepfake content has been highlighted as a growing global concern. According to X-PHY, deepfake material on social media increased by 550% between 2019 and 2023, with the World Economic Forum identifying it as a significant worldwide risk. X-PHY's latest product seeks to enable users to verify the authenticity of digital media in real time, representing the company's move into AI-driven content integrity solutions and bridging the gap between data protection and digital trust.

Camellia Chan, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of X-PHY, stated: "At X-PHY, we are committed to extending our ethos of Security by Design beyond data protection. The X-PHY Deepfake Detector strengthens our vision of a Community Root of Trust, where every layer - from hardware to data to content - serves as a checkpoint for authenticity and security. By combining deepfake detection with our existing hardware-embedded defences, we're ensuring every endpoint not only protects data, but actively discerns and verifies the trustworthiness of the information flowing through it."

The X-PHY Deepfake Detector utilises a multi-modal AI approach. Upon activation, it analyses video, image, and audio streams instantly, examining facial micro-expressions, voice fingerprints, and GAN-generated artefacts for indications of manipulation. The detection process operates locally on the user's device, guaranteeing privacy and enabling use even when disconnected from the internet.

This is achieved by leveraging advanced temporal and spatial AI analysis with pre-trained neural networks. The tool is designed to identify subtle discrepancies in facial movements, audio waveforms, and image characteristics that are commonly associated with AI-generated content. X-PHY asserts that integrating this technology with its established hardware-based protections results in a cohesive security system, covering both stored data and the authenticity of digital communications.

Deployment options for the Deepfake Detector are tailored to support a diverse range of enterprise requirements. It can be installed as a lightweight software agent on Windows-based computers and laptops, or deployed in conjunction with the X-PHY Cybersecure SSD. This approach enables organisations to create a single defence layer that encompasses data protection, ransomware prevention, and deepfake detection.

The tool is designed for broad compatibility and integration. Its application-agnostic structure allows for operation alongside widely used platforms, including Teams, Zoom, Webex, Chrome, YouTube, and Meta. Users can activate the detection tool with a single click when entering a meeting, while the software autonomously runs for a preset interval and can be reactivated as required.

Built on Zero Trust principles, the X-PHY Deepfake Detector is intended to provide an additional layer of authentication and verification directly at the device, helping to bolster organisations' resilience against AI-driven deception. It also lessens dependence on third-party validation systems, which can sometimes add unnecessary operational complications.

The X-PHY Deepfake Detector is now available for purchase through official X-PHY sales channels and authorised global partners.