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New Dubai AI model spots deepfakes in seven second clips

Published

5 October 2026

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opportunities

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Cybersecurity

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) unveiled SARAAB, an AI model capable of detecting deepfake videos in clips as short as seven seconds, achieving up to 91% accuracy. The model will be open sourced to stimulate collaboration and enhance global deepfake detection efforts.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 4 Oct 2026 and 6 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can access a new AI model that spots deepfakes in videos half as short as usual, opening fresh chances for your cybersecurity work. Collaborate openly with this UAE-born technology to sharpen your defences and expand your service scope.

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3 sources · first reported 4 Oct 2026 · latest 6 Oct 2026

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