Deepfakes are eroding trust: Why verification tools are essential

Deepfake technology has advanced so rapidly that even sophisticated video calls can be completely fabricated — as proven when a Hong Kong finance worker transferred $25 million to fraudsters after a fake video conference with his "CFO." Most people remain unaware of this growing threat, and human judgment alone can no longer be trusted. Detection tools, clear legislation, and making digital verification an everyday habit are now essential to rebuilding public trust.