Thwarting Deepfakes: “Fight Fire with Fire,” TaskUs SVP of Global Offerings

Published on February 14, 2025

Deepfakes (synthetic or AI-generated media) are a substantial threat to businesses and individuals, spreading misinformation, causing financial losses and reputational damage. And neither end users or companies know how to identify and prevent them.

In an article for AiThority, TaskUs SVP for Global Offerings, Phil Tomlinson, discusses the dangers of deepfakes and advises on how businesses can fight back.

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