Cyber firm DeepStrike estimates an increase from roughly 500,000 online deepfakes in 2023 to about 8 million in 2025, with annual growth nearing 900%.

Deepfakes became significantly more difficult to spot in 2025, and a University of Buffalo researcher predicts the trend will continue in 2026.

Cyber firm DeepStrike estimates an increase from roughly 500,000 online deepfakes in 2023 to about 8 million in 2025, with annual growth nearing 900%.