Zoom announced the integration of Pindrop’s real‑time deepfake detection and voice authentication into its Contact Center platform, adding Pulse, Passport, and Protect solutions directly into the core workflow for IVR, live‑agent, and AI‑powered interactions.
The move addresses a 1,210% surge in AI‑generated impersonation reported by Pindrop in 2025, underscoring the growing threat to customer interactions across multiple channels.
By embedding passive voice authentication and synthetic‑media detection into the core workflow, Zoom aims to reduce fraud risk while keeping friction low for legitimate callers, a key benefit for high‑value sectors such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, and government.
The integration aligns with Zoom’s broader AI‑first strategy, which has seen the company roll out AI Companion 3.0 at Zoomtopia 2025 and expand its AI‑powered offerings across Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, and Zoom Contact Center. Pindrop’s expertise in voice authentication and fraud detection further strengthens Zoom’s security portfolio.
Kentis Gopalla, Head of Zoom CX & Ecosystem, said, "By integrating Pindrop's real‑time deepfake detection and voice authentication into our platform, we're giving organizations stronger tools to help verify callers, reduce fraud risk and maintain confidence in every customer interaction—especially as AI‑generated impersonation becomes more sophisticated." Brendan Ittelson, Chief Ecosystem Officer, added, "Enabling human connection with our AI‑first platform is core to Zoom's mission, and Pindrop's new integration helps provide users confidence that the people they see and hear are real."
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