2026-03-02 Proof Release Notes – Proof Help Center
On March 2, 2026, Proof released an opt-in, phased rollout of real-time deepfake detection for notary meetings, alerting notaries during live signing sessions to potential deepfake attempts to help Defend customers across all industries reduce fraud losses, with limited availability initially and full general availability expected by the end of March.
Summary
Real-time deepfake detection for notary meetings is rolling out in phases.
Enhancements
Proof DEPLOY-1280 shipping on March 02, 2026
Proof is introducing real-time deepfake detection for notary meetings. This feature alerts notaries when a potential deepfake attempt is identified during a signing session and prompts them to take a deeper look. The goal is to help Defend customers reduce fraud losses as real-time deepfake threats continue to rise (DFND-964).
- Audience: Available to all Defend customers using closings or notary meetings, across all industries
- User roles: Notaries and Defend customers
- Availability: Opt-in — enabled via LD flags by a CSM, rolling out in phases.
- Release stage: Limited Availability with full general availability by end of March
- Transaction types: Applies to future transactions only, as this is a live meeting analysis feature
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