How to Tell If a Wild News Story Was Made by AI

End-of-lesson check

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1. A news story makes you feel really angry. What should you do before sharing it?

   1. Post a reaction comment to show how you feel
   2. Stop and check if real news sites are reporting the same story
   3. Delete it without reading further
   4. Share it right away so others can react too

2. You see a photo in a news story that shows a person with six fingers on one hand. What does this likely mean?

   1. The image was likely generated by AI
   2. The photo was taken in a special effects studio
   3. The camera malfunctioned and created extra fingers
   4. The person has a rare medical condition

3. A news story says 'SHARE NOW before they delete it!' What is this technique trying to do?

   1. Protect the story from being hacked
   2. Give you exclusive access to breaking news
   3. Create urgency so you share without thinking
   4. Help the story reach more people quickly

4. A news story quotes an 'expert' who you've never heard of, and you can't find this person anywhere else online. What should you think?

   1. This must be a brand new expert who just became famous
   2. The person might not be real and could be made up
   3. You should trust this expert because they were quoted
   4. The story is definitely from a real news source

5. A story is shocking and unbelievable, but you can't find it on any major news websites. What is this a sign of?

   1. The story is too new for other sites to pick up
   2. You should wait for other sites to report it
   3. The story might be fake or created by AI
   4. Major news sites are slow and missed the story

6. What is 'misinformation'?

   1. Information that teaches people something new
   2. Information that comes from the government
   3. A type of social media platform
   4. False or misleading information spread as news

7. What does it mean to 'verify' a news story?

   1. Check if other trusted sources confirm the same information
   2. Look at the pictures in the story
   3. Count how many people shared it
   4. Read the headline and share it

8. Why do fake news creators sometimes make stories that make people really angry or excited?

   1. To make people more likely to share without thinking
   2. To entertain readers with exciting content
   3. To help people understand important issues
   4. To practice their writing skills

9. What can you do at your own screen to stop fake news from spreading?

   1. Check before you share and don't pass on false stories
   2. Delete all social media apps
   3. Share it with just a few friends
   4. Nothing — you can't stop it alone

10. A news headline uses words in all capital letters and lots of exclamation points. What might this indicate?

    1. This is how all professional news is written
    2. The story is very important and verified
    3. The story might be trying to manipulate your emotions
    4. The writer is excited about the topic

11. You see a story with a strange headline. What's the best first step to check if it's real?

    1. Share it and see what friends say
    2. Look for the story in a printed newspaper
    3. Trust the website because it looks professional
    4. Search the exact headline on a search engine

12. What is 'media literacy'?

    1. Learning how to use social media apps
    2. The ability to read books and watch movies
    3. A type of technology for making videos
    4. The skill of critically evaluating sources and information

13. Why might an AI-generated news story include a quote from someone who doesn't exist?

    1. AI is programmed to interview real people
    2. This never happens with AI-written news
    3. Real experts don't want to talk to AI
    4. The AI made up a believable-sounding person

14. A photo in a story has 'melted' or strange-looking text in the background. What could this be?

    1. The image might have been generated by AI
    2. The photographer made a mistake
    3. The newspaper printed it wrong
    4. Someone edited it for fun

15. When you verify a story, what are you looking for?

    1. How many likes it has
    2. Whether other trusted news sources report the same thing
    3. How old the author is
    4. What color the website is