The UK government has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft scientists and specialists to develop a sophisticated system aimed at detecting deepfakes on the internet.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing foreign media, that the initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance digital security. The United Kingdom, which recently criminalized the creation of non-consensual intimate images, stated it is working on a deepfake detection system to establish common standards for evaluating detection tools and technologies.
The country's Technology Minister Liz Kendall emphasized the urgency of the project, noting that deepfakes are being used as weapons by criminals to deceive the public, exploit women and girls, and undermine trust in what is seen and heard. According to government data, there were approximately 8 million deepfakes in circulation in 2025, a massive increase from just over 500,000 in 2023.
Deepfakes represent a growing challenge for global cybersecurity, utilizing artificial intelligence to create highly realistic but entirely fabricated video and audio content. As digital manipulation becomes more accessible, governments and technology giants like Microsoft are increasingly collaborating to develop AI-driven countermeasures. This partnership highlights the critical need for international standards and advanced technical solutions to protect the integrity of digital information in an era of rapid technological advancement.
