Deepfakes & AI
What is a deepfake?
A video or image created by AI that makes it look like someone said or did something they didn’t.
What is news bias?
When reports favor one side or opinion over another, affecting how info is presented
What website collects many fact-checks in one place?
Google Fact Check Explorer
What’s the first thing you should do before sharing something online?
Pause and think — don’t share right away.
Name one warning sign that a video might be a deepfake.
Inconsistent lighting, weird blinking, lip-sync off, or mismatched backgrounds
What’s an echo chamber?
When algorithms show people content they already agree with, reinforcing beliefs.
What icon do you click on Google Images to do a reverse image lookup?
The camera icon.
What phrase summarizes responsible sharing?
“Think → Check → Reflect.”
What kind of AI model is often used to make deepfakes?
A GAN (Generative Adversarial Network)
Why do social media companies benefit from outrage and emotional content?
It increases engagement, which drives ad revenue
Name one trusted fact-checking site besides Google.
Snopes, PolitiFact, AP Fact Check, or FactCheck.org.
What does the FTC do when ads are deceptive?
Investigates and bans misleading claims (like TurboTax “free” ads).
What is the “Puffer Jacket Pope” an example of?
A viral deepfake image made to look real
What’s one way to avoid being misled by biased headlines?
Check multiple sources, especially .edu or .gov, or use tools like AllSides.
What does “lateral reading” mean?
Opening new tabs to check what other reliable sites say about a source
What’s one way AI can help you verify information?
It can summarize multiple perspectives or detect bias.
What are two good ways to verify a suspicious image?
Use reverse-image search or a fact-checking site like Snopes or Google Fact Check Explorer.
What’s a clickbait headline?
A sensational title meant to grab attention and get clicks — often misleading
What’s one question from the Critical Thinking Triangle?
Who created this? Why was it created? What’s the context or agenda?
What does “verification is a mindset, not a website” mean?
Critical thinking matters more than using one tool or platform.