Understand misinformation and deepfakes
Deepfakes are synthetic media created by AI that can manipulate faces, voices, and entire bodies in videos. The term combines 'deep learning' and 'fake.' They can make it appear that someone said or did something they never did.
Deepfakes are typically created using generative AI models like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) and autoencoders. They require thousands of images of a face to train the model, then the AI learns to generate realistic-looking videos by swapping faces or manipulating expressions.
Deepfakes can spread misinformation, damage reputations, influence elections, and cause financial harm. They're becoming harder to detect and can be used for fraud, blackmail, and political manipulation.
Look for: Unnatural blinking patterns, strange facial expressions, lighting inconsistencies, audio-visual sync issues, strange eye movements, and flickering around face edges. However, AI-generated content is becoming more realistic daily.
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