The Risks of Fake News

The video explores the impact of deep fake technology and historical propaganda, highlighting how confirmation bias leads people to believe fake news. It includes a public perception test on real vs fake videos and discusses the societal implications of mistrust caused by misinformation. Experts suggest that communication and critical thinking are key to combating these issues.

What is a key reason people fall for deep fake videos despite their ability to be debunked?

• Lack of access to technology

• Confirmation bias

• High production quality

• Government endorsement

What historical example is used to illustrate state-sponsored misinformation?

• World War II propaganda in Germany

• Japanese occupation propaganda in Singapore

• Cold War misinformation in the USA

• British colonial propaganda in India

What was the purpose of the experiment conducted with Singaporeans?

• To measure their trust in government

• To evaluate their understanding of technology

• To assess their ability to identify fake videos

• To test their knowledge of history

What is a potential consequence of widespread mistrust due to deep fakes?

• Increased technological innovation

• Strengthened community bonds

• Improved media literacy

• Escalation into violence

How can society mitigate the negative impacts of deep fakes?

• Through increased government surveillance

• By ignoring all online content

• Through open communication and critical thinking

• By banning all video content

What is a common tactic used by countries to disrupt a target using misinformation?

• Spreading fake news on both sides of a political issue

• Only targeting the opposition with fake news

• Using only traditional media for misinformation

• Focusing on economic misinformation

What is the danger of dismissing all online content due to deep fakes?

• Accidentally dismissing the truth

• Losing access to social media

• Missing out on entertainment

• Increasing internet costs