Chapter 1
Anatomy of a deepfake
Chapter 2
Audio and speech deception
Chapter 3
The digital detective toolkit
YOUR GOAL
Master of How to spot deepfakes
Ch 3 · The digital detective toolkit
renaissanceman Spotting AI Deepfakes
If a video feels a bit off, it might be fake, Check eyes, hands, and sync for AI's mistake.
renaissanceman Lateral reading involves leaving a suspicious page to search for what other reputable sources say about the claim.
renaissanceman Metadata, or hidden file information, can reveal the camera type, date, and software used to create an image.
BETA
renaissanceman Chase the copycats to learn how to spot deceptive AI-generated videos.
Fun Fact
Invisible watermarks: Some AI companies embed invisible, high-frequency noise into generated audio that humans cannot hear, but detectors can easily read.
Glossary
deepfake (noun)
An image, video, or audio recording that has been convincingly altered or manipulated using artificial intelligence. Sleuths identify these synthetic files by searching for anatomical errors like hands with six fingers.
An image, video, or audio recording that has been convincingly altered or manipulated using artificial intelligence. Sleuths identify these synthetic files by searching for anatomical errors like hands with six fingers.
Quiz
What is the name of the digital data embedded in image files that details camera settings and dates?
Quiz
Which tool allows you to upload a photo to find other websites where it has appeared?
Quiz
What fact-checking technique involves opening multiple browser tabs to research a source's credibility?
Quiz
Why is relying solely on EXIF metadata to spot deepfakes on social media difficult?