DeepFake Competition
AI Fighting Deepfakes and Misinformation

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to the creation of sophisticated deepfakes, which pose significant threats to digital authenticity. Deepfakes are manipulated audio-visual content that can deceive even the most discerning individuals, leading to the spread of misinformation and disinformation.

The widespread adoption of social media platforms contributes even more to this phenomenon and can adversely affect societies; and it could be the largest concern of the mainstream media forensics task force in the time coming before 2030.

This situation highlights the importance of fostering a local and continental understanding and cooperation to tackle the spread of false information facilitated by the rise of human-made content and AI technologies.

About the Competition

This DeepTech summit's Deepfake competition launched by UM6P's School of Computing in partnership with Startgate aims to create the first platform for different stakeholders to come together and start building solutions that can enhance the role of AI in combating deepfakes and digital misinformation, while overcoming with the challenges and limitations of the existing AI technologies in detecting and preventing these threats. We invite applications to submit AI-based methodologies/techniques, apps or other platforms with innovative ideas on their use in detecting and preventing misinformation and disinformation threats.

Who Can Participate?

Students & Researchers

Moroccan students and researchers in computer science, artificial intelligence, and media studies

Industry Professionals

Moroccan Industry Professionals specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and media technology

Tech Startups

Moroccan Tech Startups and innovators

AI Enthusiasts

AI and Machine Learning Enthusiasts

Nonprofits & NGOs

Organizations based in Morocco focused on media literacy and misinformation

Prizes. The projects will be assessed by International Academic and industry experts and three prizes will be awarded during a ceremony held at the DeepTech summit in Morocco-Benguerir (8-9 May):

1st Prize

50,000 DH

2nd Prize

30,000 DH

3rd Prize

20,000 DH

Competition Timeline

  • Now - April 25, 2025

    Submission Period

    Submit your ideas and solutions to our DeepTech summit platform

  • April 26 - May 1, 2025

    Evaluation Period

    Projects will be assessed by International Academic and industry experts

  • May 8-9, 2025

    Awards Ceremony

    Prize ceremony held at the DeepTech summit in Morocco-Benguerir

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