AI and Fact-Checking the TikTok 'Did You Know'

End-of-lesson check

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1. Approximately what percentage of viral TikTok 'fun facts' are incorrect?

   1. About 40%
   2. About 10%
   3. About 25%
   4. About 60%

2. What does the term 'lateral reading' refer to in the context of fact-checking?

   1. Comparing text side-by-side in a document
   2. Reading a claim multiple times to understand it better
   3. Scrolling horizontally through a social media feed
   4. Opening new tabs to verify a claim by checking outside sources

3. Why is it a red flag if a 'fact' only appears on TikTok and nowhere else?

   1. No other sources means the fact cannot be verified
   2. TikTok automatically generates fake facts
   3. TikTok deletes content after 24 hours
   4. Legitimate facts are usually reported by multiple sources

4. What is Perplexity and how is it used in the fact-checking process?

   1. A type of viral TikTok video format
   2. A browser extension that blocks fake news
   3. An AI search tool that can quickly verify claims
   4. A social media platform for sharing facts

5. What can reverse image search help you discover about a screenshot from a TikTok?

   1. The number of likes the video received
   2. The music used in the video
   3. The original context or source of the image
   4. Who originally posted the video

6. What does the lesson recommend doing before you 'stitch' or share a TikTok fact?

   1. Add your own commentary
   2. Watch the video three times
   3. Get permission from the original creator
   4. Check the claim using a 30-second lateral search

7. Which website does the lesson specifically recommend for fact-checking viral claims?

   1. YouTube
   2. Reddit
   3. Snopes
   4. Wikipedia

8. What is the main purpose of adding the word 'debunked' when searching for a claim?

   1. To add the claim to a database
   2. To make the search run faster
   3. To find if the claim has already been proven false
   4. To automatically share the results with friends

9. What skill does the lesson say you 'leveled up' after completing the verification activity?

   1. Dance choreography
   2. Video editing
   3. Language translation
   4. Critical thinking and fact-checking

10. What is misinformation?

    1. A type of social media algorithm
    2. A fact-checking organization
    3. Information that has been verified by experts
    4. False or misleading information that is spread as true

11. In the fact-checking process, what does 'verification' refer to?

    1. Deleting false content from the internet
    2. Reporting a user for spreading lies
    3. Posting a video to prove a point
    4. The process of confirming whether something is true or false

12. What is the risk of sharing an unverified TikTok fact without checking it first?

    1. You could accidentally spread false information
    2. Your account might be deleted
    3. The video will go viral
    4. You might lose followers

13. Why does the lesson recommend opening a new tab when fact-checking?

    1. To keep your search separate from your social media feed
    2. To prevent the original video from pausing
    3. To automatically download fact-checking results
    4. To save battery on your device

14. What type of content is described as a 'fun fact' in the context of this lesson?

    1. Textbook definitions
    2. Viral TikTok videos presenting surprising claims
    3. Verified scientific discoveries
    4. News articles

15. What does the lesson suggest is the appropriate time to spend on fact-checking a single TikTok claim?

    1. As long as it takes
    2. About 5 minutes
    3. Exactly 30 seconds
    4. Less than 5 seconds