Ring's new tool, called Ring Verify, can now detect whether a video has been tampered with or altered in any way. However, this verification is only as good as the current capabilities of AI algorithms and digital forensics.
The issue arises when it comes to videos that have been created using AI-generated footage or edited from existing security camera clips. These types of videos may appear authentic but can be easily fabricated to deceive viewers. Ring's tool simply detects whether a video has undergone any modifications since its original upload, without providing further details on what changes were made.
Ring's cloud-based video storage now includes a "digital security seal" that allows users to verify the authenticity of their videos by uploading them to the Ring Verify website. However, this verification process only confirms whether the video was altered at all, not what specific modifications were made or in what way.
While this new tool is an important step towards protecting user-generated content and preventing AI-generated fakes from being shared as authentic security footage, it has its limitations. For instance, videos uploaded to video sharing sites after download are not verifiable, nor are those recorded with end-to-end encryption turned on.
The issue arises when it comes to videos that have been created using AI-generated footage or edited from existing security camera clips. These types of videos may appear authentic but can be easily fabricated to deceive viewers. Ring's tool simply detects whether a video has undergone any modifications since its original upload, without providing further details on what changes were made.
Ring's cloud-based video storage now includes a "digital security seal" that allows users to verify the authenticity of their videos by uploading them to the Ring Verify website. However, this verification process only confirms whether the video was altered at all, not what specific modifications were made or in what way.
While this new tool is an important step towards protecting user-generated content and preventing AI-generated fakes from being shared as authentic security footage, it has its limitations. For instance, videos uploaded to video sharing sites after download are not verifiable, nor are those recorded with end-to-end encryption turned on.
. Like, what if someone edits a clip from an old security footage and passes it off as new? It's like trying to catch a ghost in a digital world 
. And Ring's tool might not be able to detect all types of AI-generated fakes... that's a pretty big problem 
. What can we do to stay safe online, huh? Can't rely on just one tool to keep us protected 
I'm still surprised that we're living in a world where people can create fake videos using AI-generated footage. It's like something out of a sci-fi movie! Ring's new tool is a good start, but it's only a drop in the bucket when it comes to verifying the authenticity of security footage. I mean, what if someone uses some fancy editing software to make it look like it was recorded by a security camera? 
It's like the cat's out of the bag, and once it's shared online, there's no going back. I guess what I'm saying is that we need to be more careful when it comes to sharing videos online, and we should always verify the source before believing something. 
. And what about all the other vids that are recorded with end-to-end encryption turned on? Those ones aren't verifiable at all, right? It feels like we're just moving the goalposts here instead of actually solving the problem.
The fact that it only detects if the video has been modified since upload doesn't necessarily mean it tells us how those mods were made. And don't even get me started on videos uploaded to other sites or recorded with encryption... I guess we're just gonna have to keep waiting for some serious advancements in AI tech to make this stuff reliable 
. I mean, we're getting closer to being able to verify if a video has been edited or not, but at the same time, it's like, don't even get me started on those AI-generated videos 
. It's like, we can't even trust our own eyes anymore! And what really gets my goat is that this new tool from Ring doesn't actually tell you what changes were made to the video 
. And another thing, why are we even relying on users to upload their videos to some website to verify them? 
That just sounds like a recipe for disaster to me...
. It's like trying to catch a sneaky cat - it'll work for most cases, but not all. And what about those videos that are totally legit, but we don't know the source? We shouldn't assume they're fake just 'cause of some minor editing 
like what does that even tell us? is the edit bad? good? who knows? and another thing, if AI-generated footage can already fool this thing, then I'd rather not know 
And what about all those vids uploaded to other sites after being downloaded? That's like, totally unverifiable now. Need some more advanced forensics on that one... 
. They need to step up the game and provide more info on what changes were made and how we can confirm that. It's a big deal, folks, let's not sugarcoat it 
. We need more than just a digital security seal to trust the footage we see. It's like, what's the real test of authenticity here? Is it really about whether the video was tampered with or how did it get there in the first place?
. I mean, detecting tampering or modifications is one thing, but what about the real issue here? Those AI-generated fakes can be super convincing. It's like trying to spot a fake designer handbag from 100 feet away 
. This tool might catch some obvious mods, but what about the sophisticated ones? We need something more robust than just checking for "digital breadcrumbs" 
. And let's not forget about those videos shared on other sites – that's just gonna be a black hole for authentication 
. Can't we just implement end-to-end encryption from the get-go? 
we need something more robust to detect those! also, why can't they just verify what changes were made? thats like trying to solve a puzzle without seeing the whole picture 
! Like Ring's Verify is trying to tackle the problem of AI-generated fakes but it's still so basic. What if someone uses a super advanced algorithm to make their fake video look like it was shot on actual security footage? I mean, we can't even verify what specific changes were made or how they were edited...that's literally the whole point! And what about all those videos that are already circulating online that are basically AI-generated fakes anyway? Like, good luck verifying them. This is a step in the right direction, but it's like trying to hold back a tidal wave with a broken reed 
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It's about time someone did something about this. Now let's hope more companies follow suit and we get even more secure online footage in the future 
Can you trust what you see online? 
We need something more robust than this... I mean, what's next? Ring Verify 2.0, maybe?