Reality Defender, an award-winning deepfake detection platform recognized at RSA for innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Hume AI, a technology company developing exceptional Voice AI capable of comprehend and acknowledging to human emotion.

The collaboration gives Reality Defender early access to Hume AI’s next-generation voice models, enhancing its ability to identify and block emerging audio deepfake threats before they reach scale. This joint effort is designed to strengthen safeguards around Voice AI while ensuring its development remains both ethical and secure.

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By incorporating insights from Hume’s voice technology, Reality Defender aims to bolster its detection research and adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of audio manipulation. Both companies share a commitment to advancing AI as a force for good—focusing on proactive defense, security, and responsible innovation.

“Our partnership with Hume AI is a vital step in building trust in an AI-driven future,” said Ben Colman, CEO and Co-Founder of Reality Defender. “By aligning expertise in AI generation with AI defense, we’re expanding next-generation voice detection capabilities to stop malicious actors before they can exploit the technology. It’s proof that innovation and security must progress hand in hand.”

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Janet Ho, COO of Hume AI, added:

“As Hume’s voice models grow more realistic, it becomes increasingly critical to put safeguards in place. Collaborating with Reality Defender allows us to ensure this technology is applied responsibly and securely.”

This announcement follows the successful release of both companies’ APIs—Reality Defender’s deepfake detection API and Hume AI’s Empathic Voice Interface (EVI) API. Together, the platforms represent a new industry standard: delivering accessible, cutting-edge AI solutions with strong guardrails against misuse.

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