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ESCAPE THE FAKE NEWS
Narthana Nitharshan
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ESCAPE THE FAKE NEWS
Narthana Nitharshan
START
summary
OF THIS PRESENTATION
What are fake news ?
How to avoid being fooled ?
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What are deepfakes ?
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The Queen's deepfake
Why are they dangerous ?
03.
Silver VS Covid-19
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Misinformation & Disinformation
04.
Quiz
Fake News
What are they ?
Fake news refers to false information or stories that are presented as if they were true, often spread through media or social networks. These stories are intentionally created to deceive people or manipulate opinions.
Deep Fakes
What are they ?
Deepfakes are computer-generated videos or images that make it appear as if someone is saying or doing something they never did. These are created using advanced technology, often with the intention to deceive or trick people.
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Why fake news are dangerous ?
by clicking on the icons, you'll be redirected to some articles
Fake news can be dangerous for various reasons as it has the potential to mislead, manipulate, and harm individuals and society. Here are six examples of why fake news is considered dangerous:
Social division
Impact on elections
Undermining trust in Media
They can create tension and conflict within communities
manipulation of information can have serious consequences for the democratic process
they undermine the credibility of reliable news outlets
Economic Consequences
Public Safety Concerns
Public Health Risks
Fake news may pose threats to public safety by spreading false information about emergencies, disasters, or crises
the spreading fake news about a company's financial status or a global event can lead to panic selling or buying, causing economic instability.
During health crises,fake news can contribute to the spread of misinformation about treatments or prevention measures
The difference
between
Disinformation
Misinformation
You thought that the information was true and shared it (without any harmful intent), when in fact it is fake. it.
Data
Data
Disinformation refers to the deliberate spread of false or misleading information with the intent to deceive, manipulate, or create confusion.
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How to escape the fake news ?
Here are some tips to help you identify and avoid fake news:
Fact-Checking Websites
Evaluate the Website Design
Check the source
Examine the tone and language
Be cautious of unfamiliar websites, particularly those with sensationalistic or biased names
Use fact-checking websites like Snopes, FactCheck.org, or PolitiFact to verify the accuracy of a news
Poorly designed websites with numerous pop-up ads, spelling errors, or a lack of contact information may be indicators of Unreliability
emotionally charged language may indicate bias or an attempt to manipulate emotions rather than convey factual information
The Queen's deepfake
Channel 4 (2020)
Video
In 2020, Channel 4 broadcast a video of the Queen.This video was deemed provocative by the British population, who thought that it was disrespectful towards the Queen: this reaction shows how important the Queen and her image is for them.After seeing this deepfake, people might be paranoid, not believing anything they see anymore.
Silver VS Covid-19
DW News (2020)
Video
In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission issued joint warning letters to seven companies selling teas, essential oils, tinctures, colloidal silver and other products while falsely claiming that they cure, treat or prevent COVID-19.
QUIZ
Try to guess whether it is true or false !
Good luck !
QUIZ
Try to guess whether it is true or false !
Good luck !
QUIZ
Try to guess whether it is true or false !
Good luck !
QUIZ
Try to guess whether it is true or false !
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QUIZ
Try to guess which one is an AI generated picture ! (Sometimes more than one answer...)
Good luck !