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: African News
Court Blocks Small Town in South...
After a court decided against the town’s use of an independent solar electricity producer instead of the country’s utility, Eskom, the little town of Frankfort, South Africa, would experience fresh power outages.
Niger Fishermen Say Catch in Madarounfa...
Lake Madarounfa is vital to the livelihood and providing food on the tables of the fishermen in Madarounfa, Niger. A drought, though, puts both at risk.Narrated by Salem Solomon, Youssouf Abdoulaye has this report from Niamey:VOA News
Ghanaian Activist Swims Volta River to...
A Ghanaian activist is swimming the nearly 500-kilometer-long Volta River, which includes Lake Volta, to raise awareness of the problem of growing water pollution. In order to check for contamination, Yvette Tetteh is also taking water samples along the way.
Residents of Khartoum Observe Ramadan Despite...
Despite the country’s economic challenges, Muslims in Sudan observe the holy month of Ramadan by engaging in customs like having iftar with travelers.
Muslims in Tanzania Say Rising Food...
Muslims in Tanzania who are observing Ramadan are facing rising food prices and uncertain supplies. After speaking with residents in Dar es Salaam, Charles Kombe has this report.
Student’s Device in Congo Makes Science...
A student in Congo has developed a tool that enables users to move or control objects using brain signals.
Burkina Faso Bans Free Press “Bit...
After France 24 aired an excerpt of an interview with the head of a regional al-Qaida affiliate, Burkina Faso’s military government suspended the international broadcaster.
World TB Day Sees Global Efforts...
One of the deadliest diseases in the world is tuberculosis, or TB, an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria. Cases are rising again after decades of progress. World TB Day is observed on March 24.
Ghana Border Towns Say Burkina Faso...
Ghana, a neighboring country, is concerned about security as a result of Burkina Faso’s struggle against Islamist extremists. According to observers, illegal firearms are being smuggled into Ghana through the porous border.
Program Helps Mozambique Girls to Face...
Due to teen pregnancies, forced marriages, poverty, sexual violence, and abuse, girls frequently drop out of school in Mozambique. The United States Agency for International Development is providing millions of dollars over five years to support girls’ education in an effort to combat the problem.