Is Digital Media Reliable?
In Is Digital Media Reliable?, host Radzi Chinyanganya explores the emerging technology of deep fakes and its implications for the media, politics, and society. This video explains how deep fake videos, which use artificial intelligence to manipulate images and sound, can create realistic yet entirely fabricated content. Learn how deep fakes are made, discuss their potential uses (both harmful and harmless), and examine the dangers they pose in spreading misinformation. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
Lesson Express
Q: How can deep fakes be misleading and alarming?
A: Deep fakes can mislead viewers by altering video and audio content to create fake portrayals of people saying or doing things they never actually did. This could have serious consequences in areas such as politics, journalism, and personal reputations.
Q: What are some positive and negative uses of deep fake technology?
A: Positive uses might include entertainment, education, or art, where deep fakes are used to recreate historical figures or create immersive experiences. Negative uses could include political manipulation, spreading fake news, and creating false evidence for criminal purposes.
Q: How can individuals or organizations identify and protect themselves from being misled by deep fakes?
A: Student answers will vary. Students should think about strategies and tools available to verify the authenticity of digital content, such as examining the source, using deep fake detection tools, and being cautious when sharing information online. They should discuss the importance of media literacy and critical thinking in identifying deep fakes.