McAfee revealed that its Deepfake Detector now comes preinstalled on the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip and HP OmniBook X Next-Gen AI PCs. As AI-generated deepfake videos proliferate online, blurring the line between fact and fiction, McAfee has partnered with HP to equip select HP Copilot+ PCs with advanced deepfake detection technology. Supporting this initiative, McAfee’s Smart AI Hub serves as a reliable resource, providing the latest insights and educational tools on AI, cybersecurity, deepfakes, and AI-driven scams, empowering users to combat online threats.
As The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024(1) ranks misinformation and disinformation as the top global threats for the next two years, the rise of AI-generated ‘deepfake’ videos online compounds these challenges. McAfee’s automatic, AI-powered deepfake detection technology gives consumers an essential tool for assessing the authenticity of online videos with audio. It also empowers consumers to navigate their online lives confidently, leveraging the neural processing unit (NPU) to maximize on-device processing and offer a consumer-friendly combination of privacy and performance.
“Advancements in AI have made it easy to generate sophisticated deepfakes, effectively blurring the lines between reality and fiction. McAfee Deepfake Detector is doing a superb job helping consumers tell what is real versus what is fake online,” said Samuel Chang, Senior Vice President, Consumer Personal Systems at HP Inc. “It’s a vital tool that provides everyday value in defending against AI-facilitated scams and we are excited to have this feature on the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip and HP OmniBook X.”
“Although AI-generated content isn’t always designed to deceive, the ability to distinguish real from manipulated videos helps consumers to make better-informed decisions,” said Steve Grobman, Chief Technology Officer at McAfee. “This is especially important today, as we see deepfake technology being used to spread misinformation in every sphere, from politics to pop culture. Thanks to our advanced, AI-powered technology and our collaboration with HP, we’re using AI for good and giving more people the tools to confidently navigate the tsunami of misinformation and deepfakes we’re seeing today. We’re thrilled to have the chance to provide consumers with the power of our deepfake detection capabilities with HP.”
Enhanced performance, with privacy safeguards
With McAfee® Deepfake Detector now available on select HP Copilot+ PCs, consumers who opt in will be alerted within seconds if AI-altered audio is detected in videos, without the need for manual video uploads. Trained on hundreds of thousands of samples and counting and leveraging the power of the NPU on HP Copilot+ PCs, McAfee’s AI detection models perform the entire analysis directly on the PC, maximizing on-device processing to keep private user data off the cloud. McAfee does not collect or record a user’s audio in any way, and the user can turn audio detection on or off at any time.
McAfee Deepfake Detector enhances privacy and processing speed, and improves battery life, by leveraging the NPU for on-device analysis. This not only improves the user experience by allowing consumers to make informed decisions about the content they view but also protects them from cybercriminals manipulating audio within videos. McAfee Deepfake Detector runs quietly in the background, ensuring consistent PC performance, whether a consumer is gaming, browsing, or watching videos, reliably shielding users from deceptions and alerting them to potential scams without disrupting their activities.
HP’s next generation of AI PCs are designed for AI beginners and professionals alike who need a device optimized for speed and smooth performance to boost productivity and accelerate creativity. Through the power of a turbocharged NPU,ii HP delivers unique Copilot+ PCs experiences and the confidence of advanced security with McAfee Deepfake Detector.
Availability and Pricing
McAfee® Deepfake Detector is available for English language detection on the OmniBook Ultra Flip and HP OmniBook X Next-Gen AI PCs, in the US, UK, Australia, India, and Ireland.
For more information on how consumers can purchase an HP Copilot+ PC with McAfee Deepfake Detector preinstalled, visit the website here.
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1 Global Risks Report 2024
i Availability of HP’s Copilot+ PC features varies by device and market. Copilot in Windows requires Windows 11. Some features require an NPU. Timing of feature delivery and availability varies by market and device. Requires Microsoft account to log in. Where Copilot in Windows is not available, the Copilot key will lead to the Bing search engine. See http://aka.ms/WindowsAIFeatures.
ii All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
