Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
George State University researcher David Maimon demonstrates exactly how accessible live deepfake technology has become. While large-scale cyber heists often evoke ideas of advanced nation-state laboratories and massive budgets, the barrier to entry for fabricating a live, interactive human being is actually about thirteen dollars and a basic internet connection.
Maimon walks through the current mechanics of the scam supply chain. Fraudsters use generative AI to create a photo of a non-existent person. They then take that face to underground sites like VerifTools or OnlyFake, where a high-quality fabricated driver’s license or passport costs between $8.99 and $12.99. To make the persona interactive, they animate the face and route it through free broadcasting software like OBS Studio directly into a live Zoom call.
Directed by Hanson Hosein as part of his feature length documentary project, "The Only Human in the Room" -- coming in early 2027.
George State University researcher David Maimon demonstrates exactly how accessible live deepfake technology has become. While large-scale cyber heists often evoke ideas of advanced nation-state laboratories and massive budgets, the barrier to entry for fabricating a live, interactive human being is actually about thirteen dollars and a basic internet connection.
Maimon walks through the current mechanics of the scam supply chain. Fraudsters use generative AI to create a photo of a non-existent person. They then take that face to underground sites like VerifTools or OnlyFake, where a high-quality fabricated driver’s license or passport costs between $8.99 and $12.99. To make the persona interactive, they animate the face and route it through free broadcasting software like OBS Studio directly into a live Zoom call.
Directed by Hanson Hosein as part of his feature length documentary project, "The Only Human in the Room" -- coming in early 2027.
