Deepfake technology is evolving rapidly. To find the latest news and information, try these Google searches:
deepfakes site:edu
[This will take you to educational sites, such as mit.edu]
deepfakes news
[This will take you to the latest reporting on the technology]
deepfakes libguides
[This will take you to librarian-curated information on the topic]
For in-depth research, the library has thousands of books and articles on deepfakes. To find them, search on "deepfakes" in OneSearch.
Deepfakes are photos, videos, or audio clips that have been digitally created to show people saying and doing things that never happened. They can also be used to show events that haven't taken place. Here are some tips on spotting a deepfake:
1. Don't jump to conclusions. Are other sources reporting the information?
2. Consider the source. Is it reputable?
3. Check where else it is (and isn't) online.
4. For videos, inspect the mouth. It's hard to show the teeth and tongue accurately.
5. For videos, slow it down. This allows you to spot glitches from frame to frame.
For additional tips on how to spot deepfakes, see the MIT Media Lab site and this guide from Rowan University.
Tips from the BuzzFeed article "How to Spot a Deepfake Like the Barack Obama-Jordan Peele Video":
@deeptomcruise Keep your hands clean.
♬ original sound - Tom - Metaphysic.ai
Try these sites to test your deepfake detective skills: