How to Detect AI Deepfake Videos
By: Dale Arasa – @inquirerdotnet INQUIRER.net / 08:32 AM September 09, 2024
The Philippines has been adapting to artificial intelligence by integrating its latest tools. However, it is essential for Filipinos to learn how to manage the risks associated with AI, such as the proliferation of AI deepfake videos.
For instance, Star Music, the agency representing the P-pop sensation BINI, has announced plans to take action against inappropriate deepfake clips of their members.
“AI deepfakes and their deeper impacts.”
How to Spot AI Deepfake Videos
According to digital news platform TechTarget and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), AI deepfake videos often contain subtle artifacts or signs indicating they are artificially generated.
Learn to identify these signs to determine if a particular clip is authentic. Most high-quality deepfake manipulations involve facial transformations, so begin your assessment there:
- Watch the video closely: Focus on the face and observe if features like the cheeks and forehead appear older or younger compared to other details.
- Examine the eyes and shadows: AI deepfake videos may inaccurately replicate how objects behave in real life regarding shadows.
- Observe the glare: Is there excessive glare? Does it change as the individual moves? This could signal AI-generated content.
- Inspect facial hair: Evaluate whether mustaches, sideburns, or beards look real and consistent throughout the video.
- Check lip movements and blinking: Ensure they appear normal; anomalies may indicate an AI-generated fake.
Additionally, always verify the source of the video. If it originates from an unknown person or entity, exercise caution—this is often a warning sign of AI deepfake content.
“Watch enough deepfakes, and you will likely improve your detection skills.”
However, be mindful that as technology progresses, even experts can be easily deceived. Following these essential steps will equip you to evaluate shocking content critically before sharing it online. Such awareness promotes responsible online behavior among Filipinos, helping to curtail the spread of misinformation.
For more insights into online security, check out another article from Inquirer Tech.
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