Uncovering Deepfakes: Updated Guide
The proliferation of Al-powered nudification bots continues to underscore the serious concerns and alarming spread of nonconsensual deepfake content. A recent WIRED investigation shed light on the disturbing scale and accessibility of these tools, posing significant challenges for platforms, lawmakers, and society. Read the WIRED article on nudification bots here.
Some troubling highlights:
* Currently, there are at least 50 nudification bots with over 4 million total monthly users and 25 supporting channels on the Telegram social media and messaging platform
* Creators often provide user guides and offer multiple bot options to evade removal efforts
* The technology behind these bots has improved, making the generated images more realistic and the tools easier to use
As part of our work supporting the education ecosystem's responsible adoption of GenAl, we've updated our free classroom guide on Uncovering Deepfakes, which can lead to needed discussions in classrooms and staff rooms.
The resource features:
- Information on what Deepfakes are and their impact on society
- Strategies for critical and responsible consumption of online content and the identification of deepfakes
- Key examples of audio, photo, and video deepfakes to spur discussion
- Guiding questions for classroom discussion on the ethics of deepfakes
