How to Spot AI Deepfakes

Protect yourself from AI-generated fake content.

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AI can create fake photos, videos, and audio that look real. A celebrity might appear to say something they never said.

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Look for unnatural hands, blurry face edges, inconsistent lighting, nonsensical text.

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Scammers clone family voices from social media. If a "relative" calls in trouble, hang up and call them directly.

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Check multiple news sources. Use reverse image search. When in doubt, don't share.

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