Headlines- Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven deep learning software to manipulate preexisting photographs, videos, or audio recordings of a person to create new, fake images, videos, and audio recordings.
- AI technology has the ability to manipulate media and swap out a genuine person's voice and likeness for similar counter parts.
- Deepfake creators use this fake substance to spread misinformation and other illegal activities.Deepfakes are frequently used on social networking sites to elicit heated responses or defame opponents.
- One can identify AI created fake videos by identifying abnormal eye movement, Unnatural facial expressions, a lack of feeling, awkward-looking hand,body or posture,unnatural physical movement or form, unnatural coloring, Unreal-looking hair,teeth that don't appear natural, Blurring, inconsistent audio or noise, images that appear unnatural when slowed down, differences between hashtags blockchain-based digital fingerprints, reverse image searches.
- Look for details,like stange background,orientation of teeth,handsclothing,asymmetrical facial features,use reverse image search tools.
- Propagandist journalists are seen as the true journalists by autocratic rulers and populist leaders worldwide, as they serve as the government's cheerleaders.
- Globally, populist and nationalist leaders passed draconian laws to punish journalists under the guise of "fake news" or "not in the national interest."
- False or misleading informations are spread by organizations posing as legitimate media outlets in an attempt to twist public opinion in favor of a certain ideology.
- On social media,watch out for fake messages and news.
- Check Google Images for Authenticity. The Google Reverse Images search can helps you.
- It Would Be Better to Ignore Social Media Messages that are forwarded from Unknown or Little-Known Sources.
- It is a horrible crime to post obscene, morphed images of women on social media networks, sometimes even in pornographic websites, as retaliation.
- If a fake message asks you to share something, you can quickly recognize it as fake messege.
- Always Check Independent Fact Checking Sites if You Have Some Doubts About the Authenticity of Any Information or Picture or video.
Month: May 2020
Long Lines at Food Banks While US F...
Unprecedented unemployment due to COVID-19 is creating a new pressure for local food banks
‘We Did Not Received ‘A...
In the wake of easing lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in several hard-hit countries, Michael Ryan Executive Director of the WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme said ”as countries open up their economies and open up the societies, and as they look at different gatherings, be their religious or social gatherings that occur, they’ve got to calibrate the risks associated with those gatherings, which are based on how much virus is circulating in the area..
Zimbabwe Dismisses Reports of Troop...
A communiqué released after the meeting acknowledged that instability in Mozambique was on the agenda. “The two Heads of State addressed the security situation in Cabo Delgado and parts of the Manica Provincesand Sofala where terrorists and armed groups carry out attacks, murders and destruction of public and private infrastructure and strongly condemned these acts, which seek to undermine efforts towards peace and development.”
Nigeria Eases Lockdown Measures Des...
Nigeria has eased some coronavirus lockdown measures to reduce damage to the economy. The move Monday followed weeks of a nationwide shutdown that hurt millions of businesses
To Cope with COVID, Turkey Turns to...
With the number of coronavirus infections continuing to rise in Turkey, the country is – like many others – anxiously awaiting a vaccine. Until one comes, many Turks are turning to an old tradition
State Security Police Raid House Ch...
An estimated nine people were detained after state security police and officials from Xiamen’s religious affairs bureau raided a meeting of the unofficial Xingguang Church on Sunday morning, local time
Feeding Hungry Migrants Amid Moscow...
Many migrant workers in Moscow have lost their jobs and are not getting enough to eat amid the COVID-19 lockdown, according to volunteers who are distributing food parcels
Religious leaders United to Fight C...
Religion teaches that all humanity is interconnected and interdependent: it is a family and cells of a single body”, concludes the statement, reiterating the invitation to unity and the common good
VOA Director Applauds Journalists f...
VOA Director Amanda Bennet urged journalists around the world to remain diligent in reporting the truth about the coronavirus, particularly in countries with constricted media space. Bennett issued the message to commemorate the 27th World Press Freedom Day, themed: Journalism without Fear or Favor
UN: Press is Essential ‘Antidote...
At least 55 media workers in 23 countries have died since March 1 because of the pandemic, according to the Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign