AI & Deepfakes

This assignment, by AI4ALL, is from the AI and Deepfakes Google Drive, which also includes all the related materials for the activity. The assignment includes standards for K12 students, but it can easily be used in the college classroom as well.

The summary from the site explains:

AI can create realistic-looking images and videos that were never actually filmed or taken as a photo. These images and videos are called deepfakes. This is a quick lesson requiring no background where students learn about deepfakes, as well as ways to verify information that they see.

Key Features of This Assignment

Comprehensive Overview
The lesson provides a thorough introduction to deepfakes, including definitions, how they work, and their impact on society, making it accessible even for those with no background knowledge.
Interactive and Engaging Activities
Students engage in hands-on activities such as detecting deepfakes and creating their own, supplemented by videos and discussions to reinforce learning.
Critical Thinking and Ethical Discussion
The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking by discussing the ethical implications of deepfakes and teaching students how to verify information, fostering responsible digital citizenship.