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Deepfakes and Democracy: 4 Things to Know Before You Vote

Every day, we see -- and create! -- countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. From simple Snapchat filters to short, lighthearted, or ironic TikTok videos, it’s clear that seeing and creating altered media is just part of online life today. But are you aware of -- or have you thought deeply about -- the phenomenon of deepfake videos? Known more formally as a type of "synthetic media," these altered videos usually show real people doing and saying things they never actually did or said. The thing that makes deepfakes different is that they're created almost entirely with artificial intelligence, or "AI." This technology is advancing quickly, and some experts believe that some of these fakes will soon be nearly imperceptible to the human eye. As you watch, consider questions like: Why are faked images and videos so popular? How might AI or deepfake technology subvert or threaten a democratic election? And perhaps more universally, How does the existence of this new technology change the way we see the world? Teachers: Looking for a lesson plan to go with this video? Visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education...