In early 2026, Binance has significantly leaned into Large Language Models (LLMs) and Deepfake Defense to counter more sophisticated, AI-driven scams.

​🛡️ The Core Components of the AI Defense

​Binance uses AI as both a "gatekeeper" and a "detective" across different parts of the platform:

​P2P "Secret Guards": If you use the P2P marketplace, specialized LLMs monitor chat logs in real-time. They can detect "intent" rather than just keywords—flagging if a user is trying to lure you off-platform or using a third-party payment scam before you even send the crypto.

​AI-Resistant Biometric Firewall: With the rise of high-quality deepfakes in 2025-2026, Binance deployed a next-gen biometric system. It uses AI to verify that the person behind the camera is a living human, not a generated video or a sophisticated mask.

​Behavioral Anomaly Detection: The system builds a "normal" profile for your account. If it detects a login from a new device combined with a sudden high-velocity trade or withdrawal pattern that mimics a hack, the AI can trigger a 24-hour withdrawal lock automatically.

​The "Shield Merchant" Program: On the P2P platform, look for the Shield Icon. These are merchants vetted by an AI-driven review process that checks for transaction longevity, positive feedback, and "clean" financial histories.

​9-Layer Risk Control

​Binance categorizes its defense into nine specific layers, many of which are now AI-automated