Deepfakes and trust
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define and explain the risks and benefits of deepfake technology.
Key learning points
- Deepfakes are synthetic media created using artificial intelligence to manipulate or generate visual and audio content.
- Deepfakes can be used for both positive and negative purposes.
- Deepfake technology can manipulate a person’s face, voice, or actions in a way that looks authentic.
Keywords
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information
Manipulate - to trick, deceive, or influence people to change their belief about something
Deepfake - a fake video, picture, or sound made with AI technology that looks or sounds real, but isn’t
Common misconception
Deepfakes are easy to spot because they always look fake or glitchy
Many deepfakes today are highly realistic and difficult to detect, especially when viewed quickly or shared on social media. As technology improves, deepfakes can mimic real people’s voices and faces with convincing detail.
Teacher tip
When teaching about deepfakes, use short real world examples such as film clips or news stories to make the concept concrete. Encourage students to discuss both the positive and negative impacts so they can see that the technology is not purely good or bad, but depends on how it is used.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What can help make an AI-generated image more accurate?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of “style” in image generation?
Q3.What does it mean to “refine” an image prompt?
Q4.Put these steps in order for creating an AI-generated image:
Q5.Which statement about prompts in AI image generation is correct?
Q6.Match each keyword to its definition:
an AI tool that creates pictures from text
the visual appearance, like cartoon or painted
to make small changes for improvement
the place or environment shown in the image
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a deepfake?
Q2.Why are deepfakes considered dangerous?
Q3.Which of the following is a positive potential use of deepfake technology?
Q4.What technology is mainly used to create deepfakes?
Q5.What should you do if you suspect a video is a deepfake?
Q6.Deepfake technology can generate voices for people who cannot speak.
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