[Activity Guide] Deepfakes: What Are the Potential Risks?

Have you ever heard of deepfakes? This technique uses artificial intelligence to alter video or audio content in a highly realistic way, making it more difficult than ever to distinguish between what is real and what is not. This guide raises students’ awareness of how easily the line between information and misinformation can be blurred, while encouraging them to think critically about what they see and to consider strategies for questioning it.