Hiya, a leading Voice Intelligence Platform provider, recently launched a Deepfake Voice Detector extension. This free tool helps users identify AI-generated audio and video.
The Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector extension examines voices in videos and audio played in Chrome to determine their authenticity. The tool claims a 99% accuracy rate, offering a free and practical way to fight scams and misinformation.
The Rising Threat of Deepfake Technology
Deepfake technology is becoming easier to access, raising concerns about misuse. A Hiya survey found that one in four people has encountered a voice deepfake scam.
Hiya and OnePoll’s recent survey of 2,000 people in the US and UK highlights the severity of the problem. 23% reported experiencing an audio or voice deepfake, while 13% believe they were exposed to a video deepfake. 39% of those who encountered video deepfakes said they happened on social media (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, and Snapchat). In comparison, 15% have had one via a work channel (email, video call, Slack, etc.).
In a UK case, scammers used deepfake voice technology to steal $25.6 million by impersonating company executives. Hiya’s extension reduces such risks, giving users more security.
“Deepfake scams can lead employees to share confidential company information or expose critical IT system passwords. The consequences of falling for these scams are immense, especially as vishing is increasingly used with deepfakes to extort or blackmail individuals,” said Kush Parikh, President at Hiya.
How Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector works?
The Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector extension uses advanced AI for real-time voice analysis. It works on many websites, supports multiple languages, and delivers results in just one second of audio input. This makes it a valuable tool for everyone, from professionals to casual users.
With Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector extension, Journalists and media organizations can verify online content, while businesses can protect themselves from scams. Similarly, social media users can spot misleading content on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Recognition from Trusted Organizations
Hiya’s tool has gained credibility among fact-checking organizations such as AFP Fact Check, Deepfake Analysis Unit, RTVE.es, and TrueMedia org. Beside that, Microsoft’s Brad Smith praised it as an excellent example of AI being used to counter harmful technology.
As deepfakes spread, tools like this extension are vital to maintaining trust in online content. Users can quickly check the authenticity of voices, creating a safer digital space. Download the Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector for free from the Chrome Web Store and fight against fraud and misinformation.
Chandramohan Rajput is the Senior Editor of Extension Garden, where he has been covering Chrome extensions, tech news, and in-depth how-tos since 2019. When he's not exploring new tech, you can find him playing cricket or immersed in Counter-Strike 2.
