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Authenticating Viral Audio in the Age of Deepfakes

The process of verifying the authenticity of viral audio recordings in the context of deepfakes and generative AI, including the steps taken by newsrooms and law enforcement, and the challenges posed by these emerging technologies.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What steps do mainstream news organizations and law enforcement follow to authenticate and investigate viral audio evidence?

Mainstream newsrooms and law enforcement follow layered, methodical steps to authenticate viral audio: immediate triage and sourcing, technical forensic analysis, corroboration with independent eviden...