Recognizing Artificially Intelligent Video Production: What Are the Key Indicators?
Staying Ahead of the Digital Game
These days, the internet is all about videos – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, oh my! But, here's a shocker: not everyone can tell the difference between a computer-altered video and reality. According to Kaspersky, a whopping 67% of Latin Americans can't tell if a video has been digitally tweaked using AI.
Recently, a viral video showed a kangaroo companion being denied boarding on a plane. The owner argued with airline staff while the miniature kangaroo waited with a boarding pass, seemingly ready to fly. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, many people believed it was genuine because they didn't know how to spot the fabrications.
Deepfakes can be deadly when used by cybercriminals for scams. ESET estimates the value of deepfakes could rise to a staggering $5,134 million by 2030. So, it's crucial to know how to separate the real from the reel.
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- Watch Closely: Paying attention to the details in a video can help spot strange or unnatural movements, even if they seem irrelevant at first. For humans, look for misalignments in the eyes, mouth, or face. Anything out of the ordinary could raise doubts about the video's authenticity.
- Too Good to Be True: Check if the content is plausible and matches reliable information sources. If something seems out of context or contains suspicious information, it's important to investigate further.
- I smell a rat – Money Strategy: There are videos created for scams that may ask you to download apps or make investments on certain platforms. Avoid these! They're all bait.
- Follow the Source: Find out where the video originated. For example, the kangaroo video came from an Instagram page called Infinite Unreality, which specializes in creating weird animal situations with the help of AI.
To avoid becoming a victim of deepfakes, Kaspersky suggests staying informed about deepfake technologies and being alert to suspicious content on social media. Avoid sharing content that hasn't been verified by reliable sources, and if you suspect content is a deepfake or manipulated, report it to the relevant authorities or on the platform where you found it.
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Living in a digital age means constant vigilance is necessary to maintain a healthy online presence. By staying informed and discerning, you can navigate the digital landscape with confidence. And hey, maybe you'll even have a bit of fun with those viral videos, just remember to use your brains before sharing!
- Tech-Savvy Approach: Be aware that technology, such as artificial-intelligence (AI), can be used to create convincing deepfakes. Recognize videos with strange or unnatural movements, erratic lighting, and inconsistent details could potentially be manipulated.
- Fact-Check First: Don't blindly believe every viral video you see. Apply your critical thinking and fact-check information against reliable sources to ensure the content genuinely represents reality.
