Live Video Moderation Faces Deepfake Detection Challenges

• •Live video moderation struggles against rapidly evolving deepfake technology.
• •43% of cybersecurity leaders reported deepfake incidents in audio calls.
• •Provenance tracking offers some defense but is not foolproof.

Live video moderation is increasingly challenged by the rise of deepfake technology, which poses significant risks during live broadcasts. As deepfakes can be generated and disseminated in real-time, traditional detection methods struggle to keep pace, leading to potential misinformation and financial losses. A 2025 Gartner report indicated that 43% of cybersecurity leaders had encountered deepfake incidents in audio calls, and 37% in video calls. The urgency of detecting deepfakes in live settings complicates the response, as systems must provide accurate alerts quickly enough to prevent harm. Current detection methods are still in early stages, facing issues like reliability and accuracy due to varying network conditions and media quality. Provenance tracking, such as C2PA's Content Credentials, offers a partial solution but does not guarantee authenticity. Organizations using live video for decisions are particularly at risk, as the consequences of undetected deepfakes can be severe.