Honor introduced Defocus Eye Protection and Deepfake Video Detection, two new AI-powered features developed for the safety and health of its users, at MWC Shanghai. These innovations were developed to protect eye health and defend against threats posed by deepfake content as screen usage increases.

Honor will use AI to solve eye strain and deepfake detection

Today, the use of computers and phones has increased rapidly, leading to an increase in eye strain and myopia (nearsightedness). Honor introduced artificial intelligence-based Defocus Eye Protection technology as a solution to this problem. This feature aims to reduce the negative effects of long hours spent in front of the screen on eye health by bringing the effect of defocus glasses to screens.

Defocus glasses blur peripheral vision while keeping the center clear, preventing the eye from stretching. Honor’s new software solution has the potential to reduce temporary myopia by an average of 13 degrees. For some users, this improvement can be up to 75 degrees.

Another remarkable feature introduced by Honor is deepfake video detection technology. This AI-powered feature detects fake content by analyzing factors such as eye contact, lighting and image clarity. Moreover, it works in real-time during video calls, instantly alerting users to potential scams.

Deepfake videos have become one of the major threats of the digital age. By producing realistic but misleading content, these fake media are used for identity theft, creating fake identities, or fraud. Honor has developed a powerful defense mechanism against this threat and can detect fake content in as little as three seconds using artificial intelligence technology.

It is not yet clear whether these new AI features work entirely on-device or whether they require an internet connection. Honor said it will soon share details on which devices and when these technologies will be available. What do you think? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.