VerificAudio

Media Spain

JournalismAI The London School of Economics and Political Science (2025) 'JournalismAI'. Available at: https://www.lse.ac.uk/media-and-communications/polis/JournalismAI (Accessed March 2025).

VerificAudio helps journalists identify audio deepfakes by analyzing audio content for authenticity. It is designed to support fact-checking efforts, especially in the context of significant events like elections, ensuring that journalists can report accurately and responsibly, thus safeguarding the integrity of news coverage and preventing the spread of misinformation.

Newsgathering and Fact-Checking

Data Gathering (Open-source intelligence tools, Geospatial data platforms, Public record datasets) Data Verification (Fact-checking, Reverse-image search, Source tracing) Social Media Mining (Automated filtering, Pattern identification) Hazard Monitoring and Warning Systems

SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

#detect Detect audio deepfakes by analyzing the authenticity of audio content, enabling journalists to uncover manipulated or fabricated recordings. VerificAudio provides an essential tool for verifying audio sources, ensuring that journalists can accurately report on news events, particularly during high-stakes situations like elections.

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Developed by: Civil Society, Private Sector
Deployment Type: Web Platform
Community Moderation: Requires community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Proprietary

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