In 2026, AI deepfakes and generated misinformation look scarily real—fake videos of politicians, celebrities, or even your loved ones spreading lies, scams, or division. But you don't need to be a detective or tech wizard to fight back.
This hands-on, no-jargon in-person clinic equips you with easy, everyday tools and critical thinking skills to verify images, videos, audio, and news before you believe or share them. Restore trust in what you see online and protect yourself, your family, and your community from modern digital deception.
What You'll Learn:
Quick visual & audio clues to spot common deepfake signs (unnatural faces, blinking issues, lip-sync problems, voice glitches)
Free online tools and browser extensions for instant checks (reverse image search, metadata viewers, deepfake detectors like Hive Moderation or InVID)
Step-by-step verification habits: cross-check sources, fact-check claims, use fact-checking sites (Snopes, FactCheck.org, Google Reverse Image)
How to spot AI-generated text, images, or videos in news/social media
Real-world examples from recent deepfake scams, election misinfo, and viral fakes
Simple "truth checklist" you can use anytime—on your phone in seconds
No prior tech knowledge needed—just curiosity and a desire to stay sharp in a world full of fakes. Walk away more confident, less susceptible, and ready to teach others.
In 2026, AI deepfakes and generated misinformation look scarily real—fake videos of politicians, celebrities, or even your loved ones spreading lies, scams, or division. But you don't need to be a detective or tech wizard to fight back.
This hands-on, no-jargon in-person clinic equips you with easy, everyday tools and critical thinking skills to verify images, videos, audio, and news before you believe or share them. Restore trust in what you see online and protect yourself, your family, and your community from modern digital deception.
What You'll Learn:
Quick visual & audio clues to spot common deepfake signs (unnatural faces, blinking issues, lip-sync problems, voice glitches)
Free online tools and browser extensions for instant checks (reverse image search, metadata viewers, deepfake detectors like Hive Moderation or InVID)
Step-by-step verification habits: cross-check sources, fact-check claims, use fact-checking sites (Snopes, FactCheck.org, Google Reverse Image)
How to spot AI-generated text, images, or videos in news/social media
Real-world examples from recent deepfake scams, election misinfo, and viral fakes
Simple "truth checklist" you can use anytime—on your phone in seconds
No prior tech knowledge needed—just curiosity and a desire to stay sharp in a world full of fakes. Walk away more confident, less susceptible, and ready to teach others.