Gen unit Avast finds 56% of adults overconfident in spotting deepfakes, 52% share or consider sharing sensitive data with chatbots

By Public Technologies
  • Gen Digital’s Avast published its 2026 Safe Tech Report flagging an “AI confidence trap” in consumer behavior around deepfakes.
  • 56% of adults worldwide said they are sure they can spot an AI fake, while 52% shared or considered sharing sensitive data with chatbots.
  • Gen Threat Labs data cited AI in tens of millions of video encounters in H1 2026, with about 1 in 30 flagged as scams.
  • Workplace exposure emerged as a risk, with 20% sharing or considering sharing a CV or a work document with a chatbot.


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