Veo3 allows you to render AI videos with audio and background sounds.
Google recently launched Veo3is an AI tool which allows you to create videos with audio including background tracks, sound effects, and various sound tracks. You could use video rendering apps or voice cloning applications to create AI voices until recently. Veo3 allows users to create videos entirely with audio.
This is a great development, but we can’t stop thinking about how easy it would make it for scammers to use Veo3 videos to scam people.
This video was posted by a member of Veo3. threads show a TV host breaking the news of ‘Secretary Of Defence Pete Hegseth having died after drinking a litre of vodka as a dare from RFK‘. At first glance, it is very convincing and many people may have believed it. The quality of the video is like a professional studio with a backdrop of the Pentagon.
Ari Kuschnir, another user, posted a 1-minute-16-second video. Video on Redditshows various characters in different settings speaking to each other with various accents. They look very human.
One user commented: ‘WOW. The things that will be coming. Gonna be crazy!The ‘wild’ thing is that the gap between AI-generated content and reality is closing every day. Remember, this is just the first version of a brand-new technology. Things will only get worse from here.
New AI Age For Scammers
We have seen countless cases of people losing millions of dollars to scams.
In January 2024, for example, an employee from a Hong Kong company sent $25M to fraudsters, who convinced her that she was speaking to the CFO on a video chat. Deloitte’s Center for Financial Services predicted that generative AI would lead to a Losses of $40B alone in the US by 2027 will grow at a CAGR 32%.
Scammers had to create audio and video separately, and then sync them to make a “credible”. But, with advanced AI tools such as Veo3, it is easier for bad actors like scammers to catch innocent people by surprise.
In what is called the internet’s biggest scam so far, an 82-year-old retiree, Steve Beauchamp, lost $690,000 after he invested his retirement savings in an investment scheme. The AI-generated video showed Elon Musk talking about this investment and how everyone looking to make money should invest in the scheme.
In January 2024, sexually explicit images of Taylor Swift were spread on social media, drawing a lot of legislative attention to the matter. Now, imagine what these scammers can do with Veo3-like technology. Making deepfake porn would become easier and faster, leading to a lot of extortion cases.
It’s worth noting, though, that we’re not saying that Veo3 specifically will be used for such criminal activities because they have several safeguards in place. However, now that Veo3 has shown the path, other similar products might be developed for malicious use cases.
How to Protect Yourself
Protection against AI-generated content is a multifaceted approach involving three key pillars: self-vigilance, developers’ responsibilities, and government regulations.
Self Vigilance
Well, it’s not entirely impossible to figure out which video is made via AI and which is genuine. Sure, AI has grown leaps and bounds in the last two years, and we have something as advanced as Veo3. However, there are still a few telltale signs of an AI-generated video.
- The biggest giveaway is the lip sync. If you see a video of someone speaking, pay close attention to their lips. The audio in most cases will be out of sync by a few milliseconds.
- The voice, in most cases, will also sound robotic or flat. The tone and pitch might be inconsistent without any natural breathing sounds.
We also recommend that you only trust official sources of information and not any random video you find while scrolling Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. For example, if you see Elon Musk promoting an investment scheme, look for the official page or website of that scheme and dig deeper to find out who the actual promoters are.
You will not find anything reliable or trustworthy in the process. This exercise takes only a couple of minutes but can end up saving thousands of dollars.
Developer’s Responsibilities
AI developers are also responsible for ensuring their products cannot be misused for scams, extortion, and misinformation. For example, Veo3 blocks prompts that violate responsible AI guidelines, such as those involving politicians or violent acts.
Google has also developed its SynthID watermarking system, which watermarks content generated using Google’s AI tools. People can use the SynthID Detector to verify if a particular content was generated using AI.
However, these safeguards are currently limited to Google’s products as of now. There’s a need for similar, if not better, prevention systems moving forward.
Government Regulations
Lastly, the government needs to play a crucial role in regulating the use of artificial intelligence. For example, the EU has already passed the AI Act, with enforcement beginning in 2025. Under this, companies must undergo stringent documentation, transparency, and oversight standards for all high-risk AI systems.
Even in the US, several laws are under proposal. For instance, the DEEPFAKES Accounting Act requires AI-generated content showing any person to include an explicit disclaimer that it is a fake. The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives on September 20, 2023, and is currently being considered.
We are still in the early stages of formulating laws to regulate AI content. As artificial intelligence tools become more sophisticated, lawmakers will need to be proactive about ensuring digital security.
Krishi is a seasoned tech journalist with over four years of experience writing about PC hardware, consumer technology, and artificial intelligence. Clarity and accessibility are at the core of Krishi’s writing style. He believes technology writing should empower readers—not confuse them—and he’s committed to ensuring his content is always easy to understand without sacrificing accuracy or depth. Over the years, Krishi has contributed to some of the most reputable names in the industry, including Techopedia, TechRadar, and Tom’s Guide. A man of many talents, Krishi has also proven his mettle as a crypto writer, tackling complex topics with both ease and zeal. His work spans various formats—from in-depth explainers and news coverage to feature pieces and buying guides. Behind the scenes, Krishi operates from a dual-monitor setup (including a 29-inch LG UltraWide) that’s always buzzing with news feeds, technical documentation, and research notes, as well as the occasional gaming sessions that keep him fresh. Krishi thrives on staying current, always ready to dive into the latest announcements, industry shifts, and their far-reaching impacts. When he’s not deep into research on the latest PC hardware news, Krishi would love to chat with you about day trading and the financial markets—oh! And cricket, as well.
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