Spotting a deepfake: the reflexes that save you

Fake AI-generated videos and voices are getting more realistic, and they spread fast. The first reflex isn't guessing whether it's fake by eye, but checking where it came from. Any shocking content with no reliable source always deserves suspicion.

The little tells

Look at hands, teeth, reflections in the eyes and the edges of the hair: AI often messes those up. Listen to the voice too, sometimes too flat or badly synced with the lips. These clues aren't proof, but they should put you on alert.

Verify before you share

Check whether a serious news outlet is reporting the same thing. If nobody credible mentions it, that's usually a bad sign. Sharing a deepfake, even "for laughs," helps it spread and can hurt someone.

When in doubt, don't reshare and report the content on the platform. Better to look overly careful than to amplify a manipulation.