7 Ways to Spot a DeepFake Nude Photo

Deepfake technology is evolving at a rapid pace, with the potential to generate realistic images, video, and audio. While there are numerous legitimate uses for this technology, it can also be misused, as in the case of creating non-consensual explicit content, known as “deepfake nudes”.

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However, while the technology has improved significantly, there are still some signs that could potentially indicate if an image is a AI deepfake:

1. Inconsistent Lighting and Shadows: Deepfake algorithms can struggle with accurately rendering lighting and shadows. If the lighting on the person’s face or body doesn’t match the rest of the image, or if the shadows seem inconsistent, it may be a sign of a deepfake.
2. Artifacts or Distortion: This can manifest as oddities in the image quality, strange colors or patterns, or unnatural distortions in the face or body. This is a common sign of manipulated images.
3. Inconsistent Resolution: Deepfakes often have a different resolution or level of detail between the face or body and the rest of the image. If part of an image looks too sharp compared to the rest, it might be a deepfake.
4. Incongruence with Anatomy: The algorithms may create anatomical inaccuracies. If something seems out of place or odd about the person’s body or face, it could be a sign of a deepfake.
5. Blurry Boundaries: There might be blurry areas where the generated content meets the real content, indicating a manipulation.
6. Lack of Blinking: In video deepfakes, the subjects often don’t blink normally. Though this is less applicable to photos, any video or gif format deepfake nudes might show this characteristic.
7. Inconsistent Skin Tones: Deepfakes can often struggle with getting skin tones right, especially when dealing with shadows and subtle color differences.

Please note that human review alone may not be sufficient to identify sophisticated deepfakes. Using forensic tools and machine learning models that are specifically designed to detect deepfakes can be more effective. Also, be aware that the signs listed above may evolve as the technology progresses.