Fake News, Deep Fake Images and Videos Year 6

What is fake news?

• False or misleading information presented as news

• News articles that are based on opinions rather than facts.

• Satirical news articles.

• Accurate and reliable information presented as news.

What is deep fake?

• The use of AI and ML to create or manipulate authentic-looking but fake smells.

• The use of AI and ML to create or manipulate authentic-looking but fake emotions.

• The use of AI and ML to create or manipulate authentic-looking but fake audio, video, or images.

• The use of AI and ML to create or manipulate authentic-looking but fake text.

What is misinformation?

• True or accurate information.

• Correct or precise information.

• False or inaccurate information

• Authentic or reliable information.

What is manipulated media?

• Altered or edited media that may deceive or mislead viewers

• Media that is shared on social media platforms.

• Media that is censored or suppressed by authorities.

• Media that is created using computer-generated imagery.

What is digital deception?

• Using digital technology to enhance communication

• Creating digital content for entertainment purposes

• Using online platforms to promote products or services

• Misleading or tricking others through the use of digital technology or online platforms.

What is image tampering?

• Editing an image to add artistic effects.

• Altering or manipulating an image to deceive or mislead viewers.

• Modifying an image to enhance its quality.

• Cropping an image to remove unwanted elements.

What is video manipulation?

• The process of editing audio files to create a desired effect or outcome.

• The process of creating a video game from scratch.

• The process of compressing video files to reduce their size.

• The process of altering or modifying video footage to create a desired effect or outcome.

How can fake news be identified?

• By fact-checking, verifying the source, checking for biased language or sensationalism, and cross-referencing with reliable sources.

• By ignoring the credibility of the source and using your common sense.

• By only trusting news from social media

• By relying on personal opinions and beliefs

What are the potential dangers of deep fake technology?

• Enhancing creativity and entertainment value thereby using up valuable time

• The spreading of misinformation, damaging reputations, facilitating fraud and scams, undermining trust in media and public figures, and violating privacy and consent.

• Promoting transparency and accountability so leading to people being accountable for their actions

• Improving communication and collaboration

How can individuals protect themselves from digital deception?

• By being cautious of suspicious emails, avoiding clicking on unknown links, using strong and unique passwords, regularly updating software and antivirus programs, and being mindful of sharing personal information online.

• By sharing personal information online with people that they know and trust.

• By clicking on unknown links

• By not updating software and antivirus programs because common sense and personal knowledge will be enough