DEEPFAKE COMPETITION

Context

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the creation of sophisticated deepfakes, which pose significant threats to digital authenticity. Deepfakes are manipulated audio-visual content that can deceive even the most discerning individuals, leading to the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

The widespread adoption of social media platforms contributes even more to this phenomenon and can adversely affect societies; and it could be the largest concern of the mainstream media forensics task force in the time coming before 2030.

 

What is the DEEPFAKE COMPETITION ?

The Deepfake competition launched by UM6P’s College of Computing in partnership with INWI and Startgate Startup Studio aims to create the first platform for different stakeholders to come together and start building solutions that can enhance the role of AI in combating deepfakes and digital misinformation, while overcoming with the challenges and limitations of the existing AI technologies in detecting and preventing these threats.

 

We invite applications to submit AI-based methodologies/techniques, apps or other platforms with innovative ideas on their use in detecting and preventing misinformation and disinformation threats.

 

 

The competition is open to : 

1. Moroccan students and researchers in computer science, artificial intelligence, and media studies

2. Moroccan Industry Professionals specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and media technology.

3. Moroccan Tech Startups and innovators

4. AI and Machine Learning Enthusiasts

5. Nonprofits and NGOs based in Morocco: Organizations focused on media literacy and misinformation