Question 1

Is BSmeter an Intel FakeCatcher alternative?

Accepted Answer

Honestly, not really — they solve different problems. FakeCatcher determines whether a face in a video is synthetic; BSmeter determines whether the statements in a video are factually accurate. BSmeter does flag deepfake and AI-generated media signals, so it may cover part of what you want, but if your actual need is rigorous deepfake forensics, FakeCatcher's PPG method is the more specialized tool. If your need is 'someone sent me this video, is any of it true?', that's BSmeter's job, and FakeCatcher won't help.

Question 2

Can I download or sign up for Intel FakeCatcher?

Accepted Answer

It isn't a consumer app you install. FakeCatcher came out of Intel Labs' Trusted Media research initiative and runs server-side on Intel Xeon hardware behind a web-based interface, made available through Intel's research and partner channels rather than a public download or self-serve signup. Intel has separately partnered with vendors like McAfee and Norton on consumer-facing deepfake detection running on Intel Core Ultra PCs — those are distinct products, not FakeCatcher itself. BSmeter, by contrast, is a free web app and browser extension you can use immediately.

Question 3

If a video passes FakeCatcher, does that mean it's trustworthy?

Accepted Answer

No — and this is the gap BSmeter fills. Passing FakeCatcher means the footage appears authentic, i.e. a real human was really recorded. It says nothing about whether that human's claims are accurate. Most misinformation isn't deepfaked at all; it's a real person stating things that aren't true. It's also worth knowing FakeCatcher isn't infallible in the other direction: in a 2023 BBC test it flagged several genuine videos as fake, and Intel's own real-world accuracy figure is around 91%, so treat any single verdict as evidence rather than proof.