Deepfake technology, explained

What is a deep fake?

• A type of computer virus

• A realistic video or image created using AI

• A new social media platform

• A type of encryption method

What used to be required to craft realistic humanoids and video games?

• Years of training, hundreds of people, and millions of dollars

• A small team of people

• A few hours of work

• Just a computer and internet connection

What is a potential risk of deep fakes mentioned in the text?

• They can be used against the US by hostile actors

• They can be used to create funny memes

• They can help in learning new languages

• They can improve movie special effects

What is the US Department of Defense working on regarding deep fakes?

• Creating more deep fakes

• Using deep fakes for training purposes

• Banning all deep fakes

• Uncovering whether a video or photo has been doctored

What should people rely on to verify information from the internet?

• Random blogs

• Trusted news sources

• Social media posts

• Friends and family

What is a concern as deep fake technology advances?

• It will be hard to distinguish between real and fake videos

• It will become easier to spot deep fakes

• It will only be used for entertainment

• It will become less popular