How Microsoft Teams is tackling the growing threat of deepfakes  – Spiceworks Inc

A familiar face or voice is no longer enough to verify whether someone is human or not. As AI becomes more convincing, cybercriminals are finding new ways to impersonate employees and executives.

Microsoft is developing new deepfake detection capabilities for Teams to counteract these threats. While the features could help organizations identify impersonation attempts, they also raise questions about how much IT teams can rely on detection technology to verify identities.

How Microsoft’s deepfake detection works

According to the Microsoft 365 roadmapOpens a new window , Teams will integrate certified third-party tools to analyze meeting audio and video for signs of manipulation. These tools will provide detection signals and warnings within meetings.

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