Tracing the Origins of an Image

The video tutorial discusses the prevalence of visual misinformation and provides steps to verify the authenticity of images. It uses two case studies: a viral dolphin photo and a protest photo, demonstrating how to use tools like Google Image Search and TinEye to trace images back to their original context and determine if they have been manipulated. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the original context of images to discern their true meaning.

What type of information is often manipulated to spread misinformation?

• Videos

• Audio

• Images

• Text

What is a common issue with in-context photos?

• They are never manipulated

• They are always real

• They are often miscaptioned

• They are always photoshopped

What was the claim about the viral photo of dolphins in Venice?

• The photo was taken 60 years ago

• The water became clear due to the lockdown

• The photo was taken in a different city

• Dolphins were photoshopped into the canals

What tool can be used to search for the original context of an image?

• Google Translate

• Google Maps

• Google Image Search

• Google Text Search

What did National Geographic reveal about the viral dolphin photo?

• The photo was taken 60 years ago

• The photo was real but not taken in Venice

• The photo was fake

• The photo was taken in Venice

What is a quick way to search for an image on Google using a mobile device?

• Shake the device

• Press and hold the image

• Swipe left on the image

• Double-tap the image

What is TinEye used for?

• Creating images

• Verifying image sources

• Searching for images

• Editing images

What did the signs in the anti-lockdown protest photo originally say?

• Support lockdown

• Different content than in the tweet

• Defend my right to die

• Defund science

Which website was mentioned as a reputable source for verifying images?

• Wikipedia

• Facebook

• Snopes

• Reddit

What is the main takeaway from the video regarding verifying images?

• Never believe any images online

• Use tools like Google Image Search and TinEye

• Always trust viral images

• Only trust images from social media