What is a deepfake and how do I spot one?
Learn how to check a video that may be fake.
A deepfake uses AI to make a person seem to say or do something they did not.
Odd lips or sound can be clues. A good fake may have no clear flaw. A real clip can look odd too.
Check the source and other trusted reports before you act.
Try this
- Pause before you share the clip.
- Find the first source and its context.
- Check trusted reports about the event.
- For a family request, call a number you already know.
- If you cannot check it, do not pass it on as fact.
A message you can copy
Make a short list of ways to check where a video came from.
Paste the message into ChatGPT, then fill in any blanks before you send it. ChatGPT opens in a new tab. Opening it does not send the message.
Buddy says
A face or voice you know is not proof of a real money request.