Deepfake Basics
What is a deep fake?
A media file (image, video, or audio) that uses AI to alter or replace someone’s appearance or voice, making it look real.
Sharing a deepfake without labeling it can damage what?
Public trust, personal reputations, and online credibility.
Name one popular AI image generation model
DALL-E, MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, or Sora.
Name one tool you can use to check if an image is real or AI-generated.
Reverse image search, metadata inspection tools, or AI content detectors.
Name a movie or TV show that has used AI to recreate a younger version of an actor.
The Irishman (used de-aging technology) or Gemini Man.
In which year did deepfake technology first gain widespread attention online?
2017, when AI face-swapping videos became popular on internet forums.
Why is consent important when creating or distributing deepfake content?
Using someone’s likeness without permission can harm them emotionally, legally, or socially.
What does the term “training dataset” mean in AI image generation?
A large collection of images that the AI uses to learn patterns and create new images.
What is a reverse image search and how can it help detect fakes?
It finds where an image has appeared online, helping identify originals or manipulated versions.
How have memes or social media trends been influenced by AI-generated images?
AI allows creating exaggerated, surreal, or humorous content quickly, fueling viral trends.
Name one common use of deepfakes in entertainment.
De-aging actors in movies, recreating historical figures, or placing actors into different scenes.
What type of harm can AI-generated images cause in news or social media?
Spreading misinformation, influencing opinions, or manipulating events.
Explain what a diffusion model does in simple terms.
It starts with random noise and gradually adjusts it to produce a realistic image based on a prompt.
What clues in an image might suggest it was AI-generated?
Unnatural shadows, mismatched reflections, distorted text, or inconsistent textures.
Which famous singer or celebrity has been a subject of AI deepfakes online?
Examples include Tom Cruise, Selena Gomez, or Taylor Swift.
What is the main difference between AI-generated images and deepfake videos?
AI-generated images are single pictures created by AI, while deepfake videos manipulate existing footage or create new moving images.
Name one ethical guideline for responsibly using AI-generated media.
Always disclose when content is AI-generated or altered.
What role do encoders and decoders play in AI-generated images?
Encoders interpret the input (like text prompts), and decoders generate the final image from that representation.
Why is cross-checking sources important when verifying images?
It helps confirm authenticity and prevents spreading false or misleading content.
How do AI-generated advertisements differ from traditional ads?
AI ads can be dynamically created for personalized audiences or entirely synthetic visuals.
Why is it becoming harder to tell if an image or video is real?
AI-generated content is increasingly realistic, mimicking lighting, textures, and facial expressions.
How does the spread of deepfakes affect public trust in online information?
People may become skeptical of all images and videos, making it harder to believe accurate content.
Why do AI models sometimes produce biased or flawed outputs?
They reflect biases in their training data or misinterpret prompts, leading to errors.
How can metadata or EXIF information help identify AI-generated images?
It may reveal the device, software, or creation date, which can indicate synthetic origins.
What role do AI influencers or virtual avatars play in pop culture today?
They act as social media personalities, brand ambassadors, or content creators without being real humans.