Photoshopped images and fake photos often feature in false news, but surely videos of people or places can鈥檛 be faked?
Whilst it might be difficult, the scary truth is that it鈥檚 not impossible 鈥 and it鈥檚 only going to get easier. 大象传媒 My World presenter Radzi Chinyanganya dives into the world of deepfakes to find out more.
is a brand new programme for teenagers who want to know about the issues shaping our world.
What do we know about deepfakes?
- Deepfakes use a type of technology called 鈥榤achine learning鈥 to create a digital version of someone. This maps a person鈥檚 face and mouth movements so that it can then copy them
- Amateur deepfakes can be made using apps or programs, but they can usually be spotted by showing unusual flickering or blurring around someone鈥檚 face
- Technology is advancing, meaning we need to be on guard for more realistic deepfakes appearing on our feeds.
Where next?
Tips for spotting fake news online
Nihal Arthanayake looks at some simple steps which will help separate fact from fake.
Be social media smart: Is seeing believing?
大象传媒 newsreader Tina Daheley looks at how to check what can and can鈥檛 be believed.
A programme for teenagers who want to know the key stories and issues shaping our world.
Fact or Fake?
Find out how to spot and stop fake news with 大象传媒 Bitesize.
