Fake Image / Deepfake Detection System

Project
Background

Fake Image / Deepfake Detection System

AI-Based Detection of Manipulated & Synthetic Media

Problem Statement

The rise of AI-generated images and deepfakes poses serious threats including misinformation, identity fraud, political manipulation, and digital trust issues. Manual verification of media authenticity is slow and unreliable.

Solution Overview

The Fake Image & Deepfake Detection System uses deep learning and computer vision techniques to analyze visual artifacts, inconsistencies, and AI-generated patterns to accurately detect manipulated and synthetic media in real time.

Key Features

Detection Features

  • • Fake image & deepfake classification
  • • Confidence score for authenticity
  • • Supports images & video frames
  • • Real-time media verification

Admin & Security Features

  • • Media verification dashboard
  • • Upload & batch scanning
  • • Audit logs & reporting
  • • API integration for platforms

System Architecture

Image / Video Input
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Preprocessing & Feature Extraction
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Deep Learning Detection Models
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Authenticity Scoring Engine
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Dashboard / API Response
      

Technology Stack

Computer Vision

OpenCV, Image Processing Pipelines

Deep Learning

CNNs, Vision Transformers, Deepfake Detection Models

AI Frameworks

PyTorch, TensorFlow

Backend Services

Python, FastAPI, REST APIs

Frontend Dashboard

HTML, Tailwind CSS, Secure Upload Interfaces

Deployment

Docker, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalable APIs

Use Cases

  • • Media authenticity verification
  • • Social media content moderation
  • • Digital forensics and investigations
  • • Brand protection and reputation management
  • • Political and news media verification
  • • Platform-level deepfake detection APIs

Business Impact

The system enables organizations to detect manipulated media at scale, mitigate misinformation risks, and protect digital trust. By automating authenticity verification, it reduces manual effort, strengthens platform credibility, and supports compliance with emerging AI and media regulations.