McAfee says the Audio Deep fake detection tool is 90% accurate.

Seeing and hearing is no longer believing, thanks to I. Technology today makes it easy, and soon, to entertain, confuse, or misinform the public with profound lies of high quality.

Adapting to this new landscape, the company known for its cybersecurity solutions is now expanding its reach, bringing AI content to the same level of risk as any other long-term malware threat. Although detecting AI-generated content is always an uphill battle, tech company McAfee says its solution — Project Mockingbird — works.

“This new, proprietary technology is designed to protect users from the intense threat of cybercriminals using artificial, AI-generated voices to conduct scams that steal people's money and personal information, enable cyberbullying, and protect the public image of celebrities,” the company said in an official announcement.

McAfee's Project Mockingbird uses a team of techniques to identify AI content, and claims its proprietary method has demonstrated 90% accuracy in extensive research.

But it will take some time before customers can test these claims, and the tool will be part of an existing suite, not a standalone app.

A McAfee spokesperson told Decrypt that “Project Mockingbird is still under development and subject to change, but we now expect the technology to be integrated with McAfee+.”

The widespread deep false threat

DeepFak technology has gone beyond simple visual manipulation to include audio, with platforms like ElevenLabs resulting in incredible voice cloning accuracy. Open source alternatives, while less accurate, meanwhile offer uncensored, resource-efficient alternatives. This evolving landscape of digital memes raises profound questions about authenticity in the digital age.

A striking example of the potential for deep pseudo-disruption emerged in Argentina. As DeCrypt previously reported, presidential campaign frontrunner Patricia Bullrich faced scandal when audio recordings of her choice for Economy Minister Carlos Melkonian surfaced. Bullrich says the audio is AI-generated, edited fakes.

Despite advances in detection capabilities, as demonstrated by companies such as DeepMedia, the accuracy of these tools remains in doubt. In the field of deep search, the field is still in its infancy, struggling with AI-generated content recognition across text, images, and videos.

The implications of this technology trend go far beyond individual security breaches. The ever-increasing sophistication of deep-pocketed words threatens public trust, influences elections, and distorts public discourse.

As Steve Grobman, McAfee's senior vice president and chief technology officer, rightly put it, “We're building advanced AI that can detect subtle features that are invisible to humans.”

The legacy of John McAfee

John McAfee, founder of McAfee Associates, was as famous for his personal interests as he was for his technological innovations. After creating the first commercial anti-virus software, a niche in cyber security, McPhee's life took a dramatic turn. He sold the company and entered a world of controversy and controversy, characterized by lavish parties and extravagant behavior, keeping the news away from the technology.

In later years, McPhee's name became synonymous with the crypto world, adopting the role of crypto evangelist. His work in this field is known for introducing various cryptocurrencies—often dismissed by critics as “shillings.” As he finds himself in legal trouble and clashes with the law, this includes tax evasion and involvement in criminal activities.

In a shocking final sequence of events, McPhee was arrested in Spain and extradited to the United States. Tragically, he died in a Spanish prison where he was found dead, leaving behind a legacy steeped in brilliance, controversy and mystery.

Edited by Ryan Ozawa. This article has been updated to reflect comments from McAfee.