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AI Data Corp Partners with NII to Combat Deepfake Threats

In recent years, the rapid evolution of generative AI technology has made it increasingly easy to create deepfake videos. Such technology poses significant risks to society, particularly concerning cases of revenge porn, identity fraud, and various forms of bullying targeting minors. With police departments across the nation facing a surge in these incidents, there is an urgent need to establish reliable means to determine the authenticity of digital content.

Recognizing the critical nature of this issue, AI Data Corporation, based in Minato, Tokyo, has joined forces with the National Institute of Informatics (NII). Together, they have launched initiatives aimed at deploying NII's cutting-edge deepfake detection technology, known as SYNTHETIQ VISION, a forensic support service specifically designed for law enforcement agencies.

What is SYNTHETIQ VISION?

SYNTHETIQ VISION is an advanced AI technology developed by NII’s Synthetic Media International Research Center. It boasts several key features that facilitate the accurate identification of manipulated media:

• - Detection of Subtle Artifacts: It can uncover tiny traces of manipulation that the human eye cannot discern.
• - High-Precision Analysis: Even after compression or editing, it maintains high accuracy in its findings.
• - Quantitative Scoring: The results can be numerically scored and documented for future reference.

This technology is particularly promising in identifying deepfake videos that use face swapping or AI-generated individuals, providing law enforcement with essential tools to tackle this pressing issue effectively.

Support for Law Enforcement Implementation

Building upon its established forensic support system, AI Data Corp aims to utilize SYNTHETIQ VISION in various capacities, including the following services:

• - Support for Juvenile and Cybercrime Units: Assisting in the evaluation of suspected deepfake videos.
• - Verification of Videos on Social Media: Providing evidence for the authenticity of viral content and backing up requests for removal where necessary.
• - Collaboration with Child Protection Agencies: Working alongside educational committees to protect minors from online risks.
• - Maintaining High-Evidence Logs: Recording analyses that enhance the judicial validity of findings, along with issuing detailed reports.

By transitioning from reliance on human judgment to a more structured AI-driven approach, the collaboration promises quicker detection of harm and improved reliability of evidence presented in legal contexts.

Future Prospects

Looking ahead, AI Data Corp plans to leverage insights gained from this partnership with law enforcement to expand applications to eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) processes, video-sharing platforms, financial security measures, and municipal services. The overarching goal is to contribute to building a society devoid of deepfake content.

About AI Data Corporation

Name: AI Data Corporation
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen (Additional capital reserves of 1.525 billion yen)
CEO: Takahito Sasaki
Location: 4F Metro City Kamiyacho Building, 5-1-5 Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo
Website: AI Data Corporation

For over 20 years, AI Data Corp has been at the forefront of protecting and harnessing data assets for both businesses and individuals. With trust from over 10,000 companies and more than a million customers, it has excelled in establishing a comprehensive data ecosystem that includes sharing, backup, recovery, transfer, and deletion services. It has notably achieved the top sales position in the BCN Awards for 16 consecutive years in its data ecosystem category.

In the domain of data infrastructure, it provides cloud data management and recovery services via IDX and has received accolades, including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, for its forensic investigations and evidence disclosure services. Moreover, its intellectual property infrastructure involves supporting patent searches and applications through its affiliate company, alongside developing a marketplace for patent transactions. This integration has led to the creation of a unique platform that fuses data and intellectual property via its generative AI, AI Kōmei™.

Additionally, AI Data Corp is committed to nurturing young engineers in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, playing a pivotal role in reinforcing societal foundations through effective data management and intellectual property protection.