Lesson 818 of 1169
AI and 'too perfect' stuff online: be a little suspicious
If a video or photo looks too perfect, an AI might have made it.
Explorers · Ethics & Society · ~7 min read
The big idea
AI can now make videos that look totally real. If something online looks amazing, dramatic, or unbelievable, it's smart to pause and wonder: did a real camera record this, or did an AI make it?
Some examples
- A celebrity saying something wild — could be AI
- A 'crazy animal' video with weird movements
- Photos of impossible food or buildings
- News clips with no source listed
Try it!
Find one video online that feels 'too good.' Ask a grown-up to help you check if it's real or AI-made.
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Practice this safely
Try this with a low-stakes example and a trusted adult nearby. The goal is to notice how AI talks about deepfakes, not to let it make the decision for you.
- 1Ask AI to explain deepfakes in plain language, then underline anything that sounds uncertain or too broad.
- 2Give it one detail from "AI and 'too perfect' stuff online: be a little suspicious" and ask for two possible next steps plus one reason each step might be wrong.
- 3Check skepticism against a trusted source, teacher, adult, expert, or original document before you use it.
End-of-lesson quiz
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