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10 Ways to Spot a Deepfake

Produced by: Pranav Dixit Designed by: Manoj Kumar

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Pay Attention to Facial Movements

Deepfakes often have unnatural facial movements, such as twitching or glitching, especially around the mouth and eyes.

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Check for Inconsistent Eye Contact

In deepfake videos, the eyes may not always align naturally with the rest of the face or may lack appropriate blinking patterns.

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Analyse Lip Syncing

 Look closely at the lip movements and audio sync. Inaccurate lip-syncing or mismatched speech can be telltale signs of a deepfake.

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Inspect for Unnatural Skin Textures

Deepfakes may exhibit inconsistencies in skin texture, such as pixelation or blurriness, particularly around the edges of the face.

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Evaluate Lighting and Shadows

Inconsistent lighting and shadows on the face or background can indicate that the person has been digitally manipulated.

Review Background Details: 

Pay attention to any distortions or anomalies in the background, as deepfake algorithms may struggle to maintain realism beyond the main subject.

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Examine Hair and Hairline

Deepfakes may have difficulty accurately rendering hair and hairlines, leading to unnatural or jagged edges.

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Look for Strange Artifacts

Check for unusual artefacts or distortions, such as strange reflections or smudges, which can be indicative of digital manipulation.

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Assess Audio Quality

Deepfake videos may have subtle audio distortions or anomalies, such as echoes or inconsistencies in background noise.

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Verify the Source

Always verify the authenticity of the source and cross-reference information with trusted sources to confirm the legitimacy of the content.