Community
Our community spaces are designed to foster discussion, collaboration, and support around our lab’s work in deepfake detection. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collective effort to advance the field of digital media forensics. Whether you’re an intelligence analyst, forensic expert, researcher, law enforcement professional, journalist, or developer, we welcome your participation in our community.
Our Community Spaces
Discord Server
Our Discord server is the primary hub for the Varuna Community, serving as a dynamic space for professionals committed to advancing deepfake detection and media integrity. Here, members collaboratively develop and refine our ontology, a structured framework for organizing detection tools, analytics, and resources.Key features of our Discord community:
- Ongoing discussions to reach consensus on key terminologies and structures
- Continuous evolution of the ontology to accommodate new developments
- Optional opportunities to volunteer and contribute to various sub-projects
- Expert help with media analysis
- Resource sharing and general conversation
To join our Discord community, please fill out this form.
GitHub: Technical Collaboration
Our GitHub repository serves as the technical hub for the Varuna project. It’s the final destination for artifacts developed through our Discord community efforts and maintains its own community for users who prefer or are limited to GitHub interactions.The GitHub space offers:
- Access to project source code and technical resources
- Issue tracking for bug reports and feature requests
- Pull request system for code contributions
- Technical discussions through GitHub Discussions
We DeFake: Federated Social Platform
We DeFake is our Twitter-like federated social media platform, hosted on the fediverse and interoperable with other fediverse servers like Mastodon. This platform offers a unique feature where users can request expert opinions on deepfake detection from volunteer users designated as “experts” on the platform.
Community Guidelines
To ensure a positive and productive environment for all members, we adhere to the following principles:
- Respect and Inclusivity: We welcome participants from all backgrounds and expect mutual respect in all interactions.
- Open Collaboration: We encourage open sharing of ideas and constructive feedback.
- Ethical Conduct: All community activities must align with ethical standards in deepfake detection and digital forensics.
- Privacy and Security: Respect the privacy of others and handle sensitive information responsibly.
Get Involved
We’re always excited to welcome new members to our community. We’ll primarily be using the Discord to engage with our collaborative community efforts alongside the GitHub repository. Please look at the above sections for instructions on how to join.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to collaborating with you in our mission to advance deepfake detection and preserve media integrity.