DF26: We Cannot Tell Fake From Real Anymore

Researchers introduced DF26, a new benchmark for detecting AI-generated videos made with recent text-to-video and image-to-video models. The benchmark covers single-person public-speaking scenarios, including direct-to-camera recordings, official statements, and studio interviews, aiming to test how well fake clips can be distinguished from real footage.

We introduce DF26, a novel benchmark for detecting AI-generated videos containing fully synthetic clips produced by recent text-to-video and image-to-video models. The videos capture single-person public-speaking scenarios, spanning direct-to-camera recordings, official statements, and studio interv