Recognising fake and AI-generated images
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why there are many fake and AI-generated images online and identify ways to recognise them.
Key learning points
- Humans can use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate realistic images and videos.
- AI-generated images and videos are common online.
- It is very difficult to identify fake images and videos.
- People use fake images and videos for many different purposes.
- Sometimes fake images are used to trick us.
Keywords
Generate - to create or make something
Realistic - in this context, a picture or image that looks like a real photo
Artificial intelligence (AI) - computer programs that can learn and think in a way similar to humans
Identify - to spot something or see it clearly
Common misconception
We can identify AI-generated images if we look closely.
Although it is currently difficult to identify an AI image, it will become increasingly hard and eventually will be impossible. Young people, who have less knowledge and experience, will find it even harder to tell real from fake.
Teacher tip
Try demonstrating how easy it is to fake an image by exploring an AI image generator online and creating pictures using inputs from pupils. Check the software for appropriate pop-ups or adverts beforehand.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.An __________ is designed to sell something to you.
Q2.Match the words to the correct definition.
the reason why someone does something
to put something online, such as a video, image or text
a feeling that influences how you respond to a situation or person
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.Someone who is biased positively or negatively without realising it is experiencing bias.
Q5.What is social media?
Q6.Some people use the internet to spread harmful attitudes against and this is called misogyny.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
to create or make something
computer programs that can learn and think in a way similar to humans
to spot something or see it clearly
in this context, a picture or image that looks like a real photo
Q2.Videos and images do need to be real in order to be uploaded to the internet.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Which are reasons that somebody could use a fake image?
Q5.It is to identify AI-generated content even if we look closely.
Q6.People can use a fake image to push a that they believe in, for example, about the environment or politics.
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To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Recognising fake and AI-generated images, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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