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.
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AI Embraced by South African Universities,Seeing...
The rise of ChatGPT and other AI tools has sparked debate in higher education, raising questions about integrity and ethics in knowledge generation, teaching, and learning. Some South African educational institutions are adopting a proactive stance by incorporating AI into their curricula. Experts say that this measure helps level the playing field for all students …
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Rural South Africans Flock to Chinese...
Though there’s more to them than that,China’s Confucius Institutes teach Chinese around the world. Kate Bartlett visited a recently opened Institute that focuses on green technologies and is located hundreds of kilometers outside of the capital in rural South Africa.
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In the BMX Freestyle event in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Vincent Leygonie is representing South Africa.
South African Car “Spinning” Promoted by...
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Losing Majority,South Africa’s ANC Party Forced...
In an effort to establish the nation’s first national coalition government, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday urged the political parties in the country to overcome their differences and find “common ground.”
South Africa’s Election Won’t be Business...
Since 1994, when apartheid came to an end and Nelson Mandela was elected president, the African National Congress has ruled South Africa. However, some citizens are not happy with the party because they believe it has not lived up to its promises, especially as voters prepare to cast their ballots on May 29. The party is known for opposing apartheid
South Africa Prepares to End Lion...
From allowing captive-bred lion hunting to selling lion bones to East Asia for their alleged “medicinal” qualities, South Africa’s treatment of its big cats has long tarnished its reputation for conservation. However, the country is now ending all of that.
Corporations Are Accused to Be “Grabbing”...
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Shark Spotters in South Africa Keep...
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African Elections Not Off to Good...
With nearly 20 countries slated to hold general or presidential elections in 2024, it will be a busy year for elections in Africa. However, as VOA’s Nairobi Bureau Chief Mariama Diallo, two nations have already postponed elections, while another has reelected a former military ruler for thr fourth term.These developments show that the democratic process is not off to a good start.