A deepfake is an altered media, typically an image, video, or audio clip, modified using artificial intelligence (AI), not a conventional editing tool like Photoshop. The term originates from a Reddit user known as deepfakes , who created fake sexual videos by superimposing celebrities' faces onto others' bodies. Despite the word "fake" in its name, deepfakes can deceive viewers into believing they are real. While some are harmless , such as a video replacing one actor's face with another's, others have serious implications. Deepfakes can be used for personal attacks, scams , or political manipulation, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Identifying deepfakes is becoming increasingly difficult as AI advances, with traditional methods like analyzing hand placement or lighting becoming less reliable. Critical thinking is crucial in discerning truth from fiction. Questions like who is sharing the information, what is being presented, where it originated, when it was recorded, why it's being shared, and how it can be verified are essential. By applying these questions, individuals can assess the credibility of information before accepting it as truth .
Vocabulary :
• deepfake (noun): a manipulated media created using AI to alter images, videos, or audio clips
• artificial intelligence (noun): technology that enables machines to simulate human intelligence
• Reddit (noun): a social media platform where users can post content and interact with others
• celebrity (noun): a famous person, often from the world of entertainment
• scam (noun): a fraudulent scheme designed to deceive individuals for financial gain
• manipulate (verb): to handle or control something in a skillful manner, often with deceptive intent
• critical thinking (noun): the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment
• credibility (noun): the quality of being trusted or believed in