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The authors present a new deep learning architecture designed specifically for Deepfake image detection using CNNs. Their methodology is based on the concept of training a CNN model with a carefully compiled dataset consisting of genuine and fake images, which the authors have extracted very carefully from the Kaggle competition and datasets website. Following the training phase, the model undergoes a critical transfer learning phase, leveraging the powerful representations encoded within the Xception architecture, pre-trained on the vast and diverse ImageNet dataset. The crux of this approach lies in the model's ability to discern intricate patterns and nuanced features that distinguish authentic imagery from its synthetic counterparts. Through the systematic study of underlying structures and pixellevel subtleties, the CNN architecture learns to deconstruct subtle disparities present in Deepfake images and hence, strengthen its predictability. Preliminary results from the experimentation phase show the validity of the proposed CNN-based approach in the task of detecting and reporting the counterfeit image with an appreciable accuracy level. In all fairness, strides have been taken so far. However, this is still something that the entire research community strives to further polish and improve performance metrics of the model. As the iterations continue and the improvements are made, the goal remains to reach unprecedented levels of precision and robustness in Deepfake detection, making our defenses much stronger against falsified multimedia proliferation in the digital space.