GetReal or GetReeled? AI Startup Claims to Spot Deepfakes But Can’t Tell If Your Cat Videos Are Real

In a world where your grandma might actually be a Russian bot, startup GetReal has boldly stepped forward with $18 million and a dream: to tell us which videos are real and which are just really convincing lies. Because nothing says 'trust us' like a hefty Series A round and a client list that probably includes at least one guy named 'Dave'.

Deepfakes, the digital equivalent of 'your mom' jokes but with higher stakes, have been wreaking havoc. From fake celebrity endorsements to politicians saying things they definitely didn't (or did they?), the line between reality and AI-generated nonsense is blurrier than your vision after three margaritas.

GetReal's solution? A 'toolset' so advanced it can supposedly spot a deepfake from a mile away. But here's the kicker: it still can't figure out if that video of a skateboarding dog is genuine or just another AI masterpiece. Priorities, people!

The startup's impressive client list includes governments, corporations, and probably your paranoid uncle who thinks the moon landing was faked. Because if there's one thing we've learned, it's that when it comes to conspiracy theories, the market is booming.

But let's not forget the real victims here: the millions of dollars companies are losing to deepfake scams. Because nothing says '2023' like handing over your life savings to a video of Elon Musk promising you free Bitcoin. GetReal's promise to stem this tide is as reassuring as a lifeguard who's afraid of water.

So, can GetReal actually crack the code on deepfakes? Or is this just another case of tech bros selling smoke and mirrors (literally, in this case)? Only time—and possibly another $18 million—will tell.