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The erosion of digital trust is no longer abstract. It is translating into real business risk, with customers willing to move money and relationships in exchange for stronger identity protections.
By the numbers
The survey of 2,000 respondents in the United States and United Kingdom found that 74 percent would switch banks if guaranteed protection against deepfake fraud was offered. Meanwhile, 48 percent say they now question the authenticity of nearly everything they see online.
The shift is especially pronounced among younger users. About 41 percent of those aged 25 to 34 said they would switch banks immediately, compared with just 14 percent of those aged 65 and older.
What they’re saying
“AI has blurred the line between real and fake in digital ecosystems, and too many organizations are caught off guard. This study highlights a major shift in consumer sentiment, showing that generative AI is actively undermining the credibility of the institutions people have traditionally relied upon,” Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov, said in a press statement.
Zoom in
Accountability expectations are rising alongside fear of fraud. More than half of respondents, or 52 percent, believe banks should be legally liable for losses tied to deepfake scams.
This signals a looming regulatory and financial burden for financial institutions that fail to upgrade identity verification systems.
The government angle
Trust gaps extend to public services. While digital adoption is growing, 55 percent say they would be more likely to use online government platforms if biometric logins were available.
Notably, 43 percent prefer secure facial verification via mobile apps over in-person transactions.
Bottom line
Deepfakes are no longer just a cybersecurity issue. They are a competitive and reputational threat, forcing institutions to rethink how they prove that users are real—or risk losing them. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
