Lesson 359 of 1234
If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away
If someone makes a fake video or image of you, tell a grown-up immediately. Do not delete evidence. Help is available.
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- 1The big idea
- 2deepfake response
- 3reporting
- 4evidence
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Section 1
The big idea
If you are ever the subject of a deepfake or fake AI image — created without your permission — there are real steps to take. The faster you act, the more help is available.
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- Step 1: Take screenshots of the deepfake (evidence you will need).
- Step 2: Tell a parent, school counselor, or teacher you trust.
- Step 3: Report to the platform where it was shared.
- Step 4: Depending on what happened, police may be involved (especially for sexual deepfakes — they are now illegal in most US states).
Try it!
Talk to a parent: 'If anyone ever made a deepfake of me, what would we do?' Now you both know the plan.
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