Headlines- 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,pictures,Videos and news.
- Always Check Independent Fact Checking Sites if You Have Some Doubts About the Authenticity of Any Information or Picture or video.
- Check Google Images for AuthThe 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.
- If a fake message asks you to share something, you can quickly recognize it as fake messege.
- It is a heinous crime and punishable offence to post obscene, morphed images of women on social media networks, sometimes even in pornographic websites, as retaliation.
- 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.
Tag: Africa
Scientists Warn Urgent Action Needed to...
In some parts of Africa, the primary treatment for malaria, artemisinin, is becoming less effective against the parasite that causes the disease. Without immediate changes in health policy, a new analysis warns that millions more deaths could occur.
Luxury Cars Are Built By A...
An engineer in Nigeria aims to use his innovative made-in-Nigeria automobile prototype to launch a new industry for his country.
Meet First Freestyle BMX Olympian From...
In the BMX Freestyle event in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Vincent Leygonie is representing South Africa.
A Malawi Orphanage Provides Shelter to...
The UN’s most recent figures for Malawi show that over 15% of children under the age of 18 are orphans, partly because of the high rate of HIV and Aids-related deaths in the country. Currently, a group called Zoe Foundation is working to provide these at-risk children a future.
Protests Spearheaded by Kenyan Youth Call for Sweeping Changes...
A movement has developed from what began as young Kenyans using social media to voice their concerns over a government tax bill through digital activism. As a result, President William Ruto was forced to drop the bill and sack almost his whole cabinet. Experts say the uprising of young people in Kenya could have ripple effects across Africa, the world’s youngest continent.
South African Car “Spinning” Promoted by...
The self-described former gangster who was recently appointed minister of sports in South Africa wants to promote a sport linked to the country’s gangster culture.
Northeastern Nigeria Fears Starvation,Death Due to...
In order to address the alarming rate of food insecurity in the war-torn northeast of Nigeria, the United Nations humanitarian organization says it is struggling to raise enough funds. According to officials, the growing number of global crises is making aid-dependent countries compete for limited resources
For Forty Years,Indian Expatriate Lives in...
Nigeria welcomed many non-African migrants from Asia and the Middle East since gaining independence from British rule in 1960. Migration Experts say, Indian and Lebanese migrants have the most noticiable impact on Nigeria society. Sharada Maganti is an Indian expatriate, who moved to the state of Kano 40 years ago.
Burkina Faso’s Internally Displaced People Struggle...
Many internally displaced persons from years of conflict and insecurity live in Burkina Faso. Most of them live in different towns around the country,and some are now trying to find jobs in the capital, Ouagadougou, or starting businesses.
To Deter Migrants Italy Tries New...
In an effort to prevent migrants from trying to cross the Mediterranean from Africa, the Italian government is trying out with a novel development-focused strategy. If the plan is successful, analysts say, could serve as a model for all of Europe. For VOA, Henry Wilkins reports from the Italian island of Lampedusa, where residents are welcoming the measure after thousands arrived there in a single week last year.