There was a deepfake audio robocall from President Biden asking people not to vote. And just last week, a fake video surfaced showing Donald Trump and black voters.
AI deepfakes are Large scale It’s easy to get fooled this election season, especially when your news and social feeds are full of this junk information.
By the way, you are not the only one who was deceived. Nearly two-thirds of people cannot tell the difference between AI-generated images and sounds and the real thing. Those are terrible odds. Here are some rules of thumb to protect your vote.
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“Viral” does not mean “verified”
Almost all AI-generated information online is marketed for social media clicks and not published by major news organizations. Of course, sometimes these publications still stumble, but it’s rare.
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I’m all for citizen journalism, but when it comes to elections, stick to trusted publications. Be wary of anonymous accounts that post without being affiliated with a legitimate person or organization.
If it’s a random person on Facebook you’ve never heard of, do your homework before hitting share.
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Fraudsters can put together convincing images and videos, but they can’t fake context.When Biden or Trump say something, I promise It will be reported 100 times and recorded from 20 different angles – especially if it is outlandish.
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Pro tip: Search for relevant keywords on social media platforms like Google, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. If you don’t know how to search, you can also take screenshots of important parts of the video and search. reverse image search.
slow down
We’re all busy and in a hurry, but it’s worth slowing down, especially if it makes you feel like something big. Deepfakes are often created with emotions in mind. What matters is that it makes you angry, sad, or scared enough to share.
If you are a politician, be careful of your manners. They are as unique as a fingerprint. Whenever President Obama said “Hello, everyone” in his weekly speech, he featured a raised head and a slight frown. If the star of the video looks like an impersonator, he or she might actually be.
When in doubt, use this AI image checklist
Spotting election fakes is especially difficult because there are so many publicly available videos of politicians speaking in front of similar backgrounds to copy. However, you can check if it’s AI using the following guidelines:
- background: Fuzzy, blurry backgrounds, smooth surfaces or lines that don’t match are red flags that the image is generated by AI.
- context: Please use your head. Because if a landscape doesn’t match the current climate, season, or what’s physically possible, it’s fake.
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- ratio: Check to see if objects look jumbled or too large or small. The same applies to features, especially ears, fingers, and feet.
- angle: Deepfakes are most convincing when the subject is facing directly into the camera. Malfunctions may appear if a person begins to move sideways.
- sentence: AI cannot spell. Look for false language on signs and labels.
- chin: Yes, I heard you. The lower half of the face is the most popular part of the AI-generated video suggestions. It may be subtle, but check to see if your jaw or neck moves or exaggerates unnaturally.
- Fingers and hands: Check for odd positions, too many fingers, unusually long fingers, or misaligned hands.
If you find it, please don’t spread it
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Some of these images and videos may be shocking or funny, but they are putting our elections at risk. Don’t be complicit in the “Great American Hoax.” If you have something to share, know If it is AI-generated, please clearly notify us in the text or post. Actually, it’s better not to share at all.
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