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.
Tag: Ramadan
As Ramadan Begins, China’s Mu...
As Muslims around the world prepare to begin the holy month of Ramadan, China’s Muslims are facing fasting bans and their cultural and religious traditions are increasingly under attack
Nyepi and Ramadan Observances Align...
Two major religious observances coincided in Indonesia on Wednesday as Nyepi, a Balinese Hindu festival, shut down most activity on Bali island for 24 hours, and Muslims prepared to begin the Ramadan month of fasting and prayer.
Sikhs of Virginia Are Celebrating t...
Last year, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamophobia and hate crimes against Muslims increased in the United States. To try to defuse tensions, the council suggests bringing minority groups together. One such initiative is tied to Ramadan celebrations
Turkey’s High Inflation Disru...
Due to Turkey’s high inflation rate, Muslim worshippers in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir say they are unable to purchase vital groceries for Ramadan celebrations
Ramadan and Fasting Explained
In Rwanda, a woman prepares a delicious Iftar dish that also has health benefits. Dr. Zainab Isah Abdullahi also explains which fruits to avoid if you have particular health problems
Iftar for Ramadan is Provided by Yo...
Senegal has a long history of reverence and tolerance towards people of different faiths. In recognition of this, young Christians distributed snacks to Muslims breaking their fasts one evening during Ramadan
In Virtual Iftar, Muslims and Jews ...
People break their fast in a meal known as Iftar every evening during Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting. As Mike O’Sullivan reports, one organisation in Los Angeles is using a virtual Iftar to bridge the divide between Muslims and Jews during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ramadan Smart Prayer Apps
During Ramadan many mosques are open, but because of attendance limits there’s no guarantee of a place to pray. But new phone apps can help solve that problem, as VOA’s Yuni Salim found
Muslims Forgo Mosque-Coordinated Bu...
Losing a loved one is hard enough, but when you lose someone from COVID-19, you can’t even be at their deathbed, nor attend their funeral due to social distancing measures. For close-knit Muslim communities, including Indonesian Muslims in the US, this means making the most of technology and also praying for their loved ones from afar
Senegal’s Opening Mosques During ...
Senegal’s controversial decision to re-open mosques as the Muslim-majority country is still battling the coronavirus pandemic has split the religious community. Senegal so far has about 2,500 confirmed infections and at least 25 deaths from COVID-19. While some Muslims have welcomed being able to pray at the mosque during the last week of the holy month of Ramadan, others worry it’s too soon and the decision may put worshippers at greater risk of infection