Deepfake: A Brief History of Unreliable Images

The video discusses the evolution and impact of deepfakes, highlighting their potential to deceive and manipulate. It draws parallels with historical instances of image manipulation used for political purposes, emphasizing the challenges in trusting visual media. The video underscores the need to critically evaluate what we see, as technology advances and deepfakes become more convincing.

What is a deepfake primarily used for?

• Creating realistic animations

• Improving video call quality

• Superimposing faces onto videos

• Enhancing video game graphics

Which historical figure was known for altering photos to remove former allies?

• Adolf Hitler

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

What was the purpose of staging battlefield photographs during the US Civil War?

• To create more dramatic images

• To sell more newspapers

• To document the exact events

• To improve camera technology

Why do manipulated images often succeed in deceiving people?

• Because they are rarely shared widely

• Because they are endorsed by experts

• Because people trust their visual senses

• Because they are always high quality

What challenge does the proliferation of deepfakes present?

• Increasing social media engagement

• Enhancing movie special effects

• Decoupling the visible from the real

• Improving video editing software