Why Every App Needs Deepfake Detection in 2026
Deepfakes are everywhere. From fake celebrity endorsements to AI-generated scam profiles, synthetic media is a $4B problem. If you build apps that handle user-uploaded images, you need deepfake detection.
The TruthLens API
TruthLens provides a simple REST API for detecting AI-generated images. Here is how to integrate it in 5 minutes.
Quick Start with Python
import requests
API_KEY = "your_truthlens_api_key"
API_URL = "https://truthlensbyai.online/api/detect"
def check_image(image_path):
with open(image_path, "rb") as f:
response = requests.post(
API_URL,
headers={"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"},
files={"image": f}
)
result = response.json()
if result["is_ai_generated"]:
print(f"AI Generated! Confidence: {result["confidence"]}")
else:
print("Looks authentic.")
return result
# Check a suspicious image
result = check_image("suspicious_photo.jpg")
Integration Examples
Flask Middleware
from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
app = Flask(__name__)
@app.route("/upload", methods=["POST"])
def upload():
image = request.files["image"]
# Check with TruthLens before accepting
result = check_image_bytes(image.read())
if result.get("is_ai_generated") and result["confidence"] > 0.8:
return jsonify({"error": "AI-generated images not allowed"}), 400
# Process normally
return jsonify({"status": "accepted"})
Content Moderation Pipeline
Use TruthLens as part of your moderation stack:
- User uploads image
- TruthLens API checks authenticity
- Flag high-confidence AI images for review
- Auto-reject obvious deepfakes
- Log results for audit trail
Pricing
| Plan | Detections/mo | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 | $0 |
| Pro | 5,000 | $29/mo |
| Business | Unlimited | $99/mo |
Get Your API Key
- Sign up at truthlensbyai.online
- Go to Dashboard
- Copy your API key
- Start detecting!
Have questions about integration? Drop them in the comments or check our API docs.
