Has GetReal cracked the code on AI deepfakes? $18M and an impressive client list says yes

GetReal, a startup co-founded by deepfake detection pioneer Hany Farid, has raised $17.5 million to combat AI-generated impersonations in audio, video, and images. The company is launching a forensics platform as a service to help governments and enterprises detect and prevent deepfake scams. GetReal's tools include threat exposure dashboards, executive protection features, and media screening capabilities. The funding will support research, hiring, and business development efforts to address the growing threat of realistic deepfakes in cybersecurity and national security contexts.