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.
6 min · Reviewed 2026
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.
Some examples
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.
End-of-lesson check
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What is the core idea behind "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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A 13-year-old in NJ was charged after a Snapchat-circulated AI image
Which term best describes a foundational idea in "If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away"?
reporting
deepfake response
evidence
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A learner studying If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away would need to understand which concept?
deepfake response
evidence
reporting
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Which of these is directly relevant to If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
deepfake response
reporting
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evidence
Which of the following is a key point about If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
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 a…
Which of these does NOT belong in a discussion of If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
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Step 3: Report to the platform where it was shared.
Step 2: Tell a parent, school counselor, or teacher you trust.
Step 1: Take screenshots of the deepfake (evidence you will need).
What is the key insight about "The rule" in the context of If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
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You are not in trouble. The person who made the deepfake is. Speak up — adults can help.
A 13-year-old in NJ was charged after a Snapchat-circulated AI image
Which statement accurately describes an aspect of If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
Generate IRB-ready risk memos
depublication
A 13-year-old in NJ was charged after a Snapchat-circulated AI image
If you are ever the subject of a deepfake or fake AI image — created without your permission — there are real steps to take.
What does working with If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away typically involve?
Talk to a parent: 'If anyone ever made a deepfake of me, what would we do?' Now you both know the plan.
Generate IRB-ready risk memos
depublication
A 13-year-old in NJ was charged after a Snapchat-circulated AI image
Which best describes the scope of "If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away"?
It is unrelated to ethics-safety workflows
It focuses on If someone makes a fake video or image of you, tell a grown-up immediately. Do not delete evidence.
It applies only to the opposite professional tier
It was deprecated in 2024 and no longer relevant
Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
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Some examples
A 13-year-old in NJ was charged after a Snapchat-circulated AI image
Which section heading best belongs in a lesson about If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
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depublication
A 13-year-old in NJ was charged after a Snapchat-circulated AI image
Try it!
Which of the following is a concept covered in If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
deepfake response
reporting
evidence
Generate IRB-ready risk memos
Which of the following is a concept covered in If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?
deepfake response
reporting
evidence
Generate IRB-ready risk memos
Which of the following is a concept covered in If a Deepfake Happens to You, Tell Someone Right Away?