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Zoom Introduces ‘Proof of Human’ Badges to Counter Deepfake Threats

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Zoom has launched a new feature that displays a "Proof of Human" badge on participants’ video feeds, designed to help meeting hosts and attendees quickly identify real users versus deepfake impostors. The badge, which appears next to a participant’s name, is generated through a verification process that confirms the user’s presence in real time. The move follows growing concerns over deepfake technology that can mimic voices and faces, potentially compromising the security of virtual meetings. By adding a visual cue, Zoom aims to strengthen trust and reduce the risk of fraud or unauthorized access during video conferences. While the feature is still in early rollout, it represents a proactive step toward safeguarding online collaboration platforms from increasingly sophisticated synthetic media.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/19/2026

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Zoom adds 'proof of human' badges to verify users and combat deepfakes
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 19, 00:00recorded Oct 19, 14:10single sourcerevised

    Zoom adds proof of human badges to show you're not a deepfak

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    Zoom
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    adds proof of human badges
    Object：
    users to verify they are not deepfakes
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    Oct 19, 00:00
    Cointelegraph ↗Report pageRevision 2 · currently revised
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    Oct 19, 13:55
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    Oct 19, 14:10
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    Zoom adds 'proof of human' badges to verify users and combat deepfakes

    Report first recorded Oct 19, 14:10

    Zoom introduces 'proof of human' badges to verify user identity during video calls, aiming to help participants distinguish real people from deepfakes and improve video conference security. The feature is currently in beta testing with select enterprise customers.

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