Winner refuses reward
What is the text about?
It is about a man that used an AI-Generated foto to enter a competition.
George Orwell
What's fake news?
News that aren't true
What did she do?
She faked made a fake video where she faked a trip.
Why did he refuse the reward?
Because his intention wasn't to win
When was it published?
1949
Why do people make fake news?
Make money through advertising, promote ideas and beliefs about organisation, companies or ideologies, trick or entertain people, promote their personal opinions
Why did she do it?
She did it to prove how people can trick and manipulate on social media and show a fake reality.
What was his intentions in the competition?
It was to test the judge's knowledge about AI-generated fotos
What was his goal?
Wanted to warn the world about dangers of lies
What type of fake news are there and what do they mean?
Misinformation: Misinformation is false or misleading information that is shared without the intent to mislead or deceive people.
Disinformation: Disinformation is false information or misleading information that is shared to intentionally deceive others.
What did she do to make it look realistic
She took pictures of her at the airport where she waved to her family. She even created an illusion of a Thai hotel room in her own bedroom and used photoshop.
Where was the photo festival hosted?
Odesa, Ukraine
Who is the main character?
Winston Smith
What is some ways to spot fake news?
Are there errors? is it a joke? is it from a reliable source? is there bias? is it advertising something? check the date, look at the images that is used, and does the headline seem legitimate?
What did he want to do with the prize?
Donate it
What is the "Memory Hole"?
They burn the old version of the article and that's what they call the memory hole
Why is it important for kids to learn about fake news?
Because they're an easier target for those that want to trick kids about news and when they know about fake news then they're not an easier target.