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Research 4 min read Published: 05 May 2025

Deepfake Threat Briefing: Synthetic Media in Regional Elections

New technical briefing paper outlining detection protocols for audio and video deepfakes.

Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Research Chair • Auckland University
Deepfake Threat Briefing: Synthetic Media in Regional Elections
Capacity building workshop for Pacific Island media practitioners held in Suva, Fiji. Photo by OASIIS Pacific Programme
Key Takeaways & Executive Summary

What you need to know at a glance

  • Total grant pool of USD 240,000 distributed in micro-grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
  • Targeting independent fact-checking teams, community media, and university investigative centers.
  • Eligible tracks include OSINT tool licensing, forensic training, and multilingual translation infrastructure.
  • Applications open until August 30, 2025, with rapid-review decisions announced within 21 days.
New technical briefing paper outlining detection protocols for audio and video deepfakes.
Technical Document

OASIIS 2025 Grant Guidelines & Application Package

PDF • 1.4 MB • Published May 2025
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Article Topics & Categorization
#Grants #Funding #Capacity Building #Pacific Islands #Training
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
About the Author

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Research Chair • Auckland University

Dr. Sarah Jenkins oversees grant allocations, peer review mechanisms, and academic-practitioner research partnerships.

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