404 Media exposes Chinese Haotian AI software powering realtime deepfake scams
investigation by 404 media reveals haotian ai, a chinese software enabling realtime face-swapping during video calls on platforms like zoom and teams. tests show the tech effectively bypasses standard detection models like xception. creators generated over $4 million by selling the tool to scammers, amplifying fraud risks globally.
Investigation by 404 Media reveals Haotian AI, a Chinese software enabling real-time face-swapping during video calls on platforms like Zoom and Teams. Tests confirm the software effectively bypasses standard detection models like Xception, even when users touch their faces. The creators generated over $4 million by selling this tool to scammers, linking it to Chinese money laundering networks and scam compounds in Southeast Asia.