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  • 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: Press Freedom

April 18, 2023

Independent Media Hurdle Erdogan’s Control prior...

International rights groups are condemning a crackdown on independent media that has opposed the incumbent president’s control of the mainstream media as Turkey gets closer to its hotly contested presidential elections in May.

April 8, 2023

Reminder of Media Risks: Cameroon’s Killing

The threats to the media were brought to light by the killing of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo earlier this year.

March 31, 2023

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.

Top Bangladesh Daily Hit With 2...

Pressure escalated against Bangladesh’s leading daily as it was hit with a second Digital Security Act case on Thursday, this time against the editor, over a recent report that a minister said “undermined” the country’s independence.

March 29, 2023

Union Calls for Probe After Hong...

Journalists in Hong Kong say they are being followed by unidentified law enforcement personnel, prompting calls for a police investigation from their union amid deteriorating press freedom in the city.

March 17, 2023

Slain Journalist’s Kin Welcome Possible Murder...

The family of a slain Filipino broadcaster on Wednesday welcomed a prosecution’s court filing outlining probable cause to bring murder charges against the former prisons chief who allegedly masterminded his killing.

March 10, 2023

As Elections Loom, Erdogan Pushes Back...

As a result of their critical reporting of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s handling of deadly earthquakes in February, rights groups are warning that independent Turkish media face fines and arrest.

January 29, 2023

The Media Community in Cameroon Mourn...

After a popular radio host who was investigating into government corruption was found dead, journalists in Cameroon are demanding an investigation and stating that their profession is in danger.

January 19, 2023

Exile Takes Emotional Toll on Journalist...

As a result of threats for her reporting from inside Afghanistan, Mina Akbari fled to Pakistan. But, the journalist says it might be difficult to  adaptadapting to life in a new country.

January 14, 2023

Controversial Law Signed by Zelenskyy Could...

Late last year, a controversial law expanding government control over Ukrainian media was signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Some critics of the new law have called it censorship

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