<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Deepfake technology has evolved rapidly, posing a threat by producing hyper-realistic but fake content.Research focuses on how multi-modal deepfakes are difficult to detect, leading to the spread of misinformation.Efforts are being made to detect synthetic manipulations by analyzing audio-visual inconsistencies.Combatting deepfake misinformation requires advanced AI solutions, public education, and ethical awareness.