Deepfakes and misinformation in AI for Everyone - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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Complete the sentence to define what a deepfake is.

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A deepfake is a [1] created using artificial intelligence to make fake videos or audio that look real.

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Afake media

Breal video

Cnews report

Ddocumentary

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'real video' because it looks real.

A deepfake is fake media generated by AI to imitate real people or events.

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Complete the sentence to explain why deepfakes can be dangerous.

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Deepfakes can spread [1] by showing false events or statements as if they were true.

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Atruth

Bmisinformation

Ceducation

Dentertainment

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'truth' because deepfakes look real.

Deepfakes can spread misinformation by making people believe false things.

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Fix the error in the sentence about detecting deepfakes.

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One way to detect deepfakes is to look for [1] in the video that seem unnatural or inconsistent.

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Aerrors

Btruths

Cfacts

Dstories

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'facts' or 'truths' which do not fit detecting errors.

Errors or unnatural details can help spot deepfakes.

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Fill both blanks to describe how to protect yourself from deepfakes.

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Always [1] the source of a video and [2] suspicious content before sharing it.

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Acheck

Bignore

Cverify

Dtrust

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'ignore' or 'trust' which can lead to spreading false info.

Checking the source and verifying content helps avoid spreading deepfakes.

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Fill all three blanks to complete the sentence about the impact of deepfakes.

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Deepfakes can [1] public [2] and cause [3] if people believe false videos.

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Adamage

Btrust

Charm

Dsupport

Attempts:

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Common Mistakes

Choosing 'support' which is a positive word and does not fit here.

Deepfakes can damage public trust and cause harm by spreading lies.

Practice

1. What is a deepfake?

easy

A. A software update

B. A type of computer virus

C. A fake video or image made by AI that looks real

D. A real news report

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the definition of deepfake

   A deepfake is created using AI to make fake videos or images that look real.

2. Step 2: Compare options with the definition

   Only a fake video or image made by AI that looks real matches this definition exactly.

3. Final Answer:

   A fake video or image made by AI that looks real -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Deepfake = Fake AI video/image [OK]

Hint: Deepfake means fake AI-made video or image [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing deepfake with virus
• Thinking deepfake is real news
• Mixing deepfake with software updates

2. Which of these is a common way to spot a deepfake?

easy

A. Check for unusual blinking or facial movements

B. Look for spelling mistakes in the video

C. Check the video length

D. See if the video is in black and white

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify signs of deepfakes

   Deepfakes often have unnatural blinking or strange facial movements because AI struggles with these details.

2. Step 2: Evaluate options

   Only Check for unusual blinking or facial movements describes a known sign of deepfakes; others are unrelated.

3. Final Answer:

   Check for unusual blinking or facial movements -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Unnatural blinking = Deepfake clue [OK]

Hint: Look for weird blinking or face moves [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking spelling mistakes appear in videos
• Checking video length as a clue
• Assuming black and white means fake

3. If a deepfake video shows a politician saying something shocking, what should you do first?

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A. Check trusted news sources to verify

B. Share it immediately on social media

C. Ignore it completely

D. Assume it is true because it looks real

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the risk of misinformation

   Deepfakes can spread false information, so verifying facts is important.

2. Step 2: Choose the best action

   Checking trusted news sources helps confirm if the video is real or fake.

3. Final Answer:

   Check trusted news sources to verify -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Verify before sharing = Check trusted news sources to verify [OK]

Hint: Always verify shocking videos with trusted news [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Sharing without checking
• Ignoring important info
• Assuming video truth from appearance

4. A video looks real but has strange lighting and mismatched shadows. What is likely the problem?

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A. The video is corrupted

B. It is a deepfake with editing errors

C. The camera lens is dirty

D. The video is in slow motion

Solution

1. Step 1: Analyze visual clues in the video

   Strange lighting and mismatched shadows often happen in deepfakes due to AI editing limits.

2. Step 2: Match clues to options

   It is a deepfake with editing errors explains these signs as deepfake editing errors; others do not fit the symptoms.

3. Final Answer:

   It is a deepfake with editing errors -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Lighting/shadow errors = Deepfake sign [OK]

Hint: Odd shadows often mean deepfake editing errors [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking video corruption causes shadows
• Blaming dirty lens for lighting
• Confusing slow motion with lighting issues

5. You receive a video showing a celebrity endorsing a product, but you suspect it is a deepfake. What is the best way to confirm its authenticity?

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A. Share the video to see public reaction

B. Trust the video because it looks professional

C. Ask friends if they believe the video

D. Search for official statements or videos from the celebrity

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand how to verify suspicious videos

   Checking official sources or statements is the most reliable way to confirm if a video is real.

2. Step 2: Evaluate options for confirming authenticity

   Search for official statements or videos from the celebrity uses trusted official info; others rely on appearance or opinions, which can be misleading.

3. Final Answer:

   Search for official statements or videos from the celebrity -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Official sources confirm authenticity [OK]

Hint: Verify with official celebrity sources first [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trusting video quality alone
• Relying on friends' opinions
• Sharing before verifying