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Section: ABM12-TAN
Activity 1: Define “cheap fake” based on the TikTok in the table below:
Key Vocabulary
Marvel films
3- Staged media Staged media involves intentionally “Mom prank”
organizing and carrying out content
to achieve a desired outcome or
response. It entails carefully
planning and executing events,
actions, or scenarios for the purpose
of entertaining, amusing, or evoking
particular emotions in the audience.
An example of staged media is the
"Mom prank." In this scenario, the
entire prank is premeditated and
staged to capture the reaction of
the person being pranked and
entertain viewers. The goal is to
create a comedic or surprising
moment, often for the amusement
of the audience.
4- Computer generated refers to content created by a
humans using different editing app..
For example, in a K-pop dating
scandal, edited pictures could be
used to create manipulated videos
or images falsely depicting idols in
compromising situations.
Watch: How mis informers exploit TikTok’s audio features to spread fake war footage in Ukraine
Application: Watch this explainer TikTok from Abbie Richardson from Feb. 25, 2022 and list three reasons
misinformation like this that can seem helpful can actually be harmful to those impacted:
1. Terrorists may share frightening content to intimidate civilians and compel them to surrender.
2. Content creators share inaccurate information about an event or phenomenon, leading to confusion and
potentially putting individuals in danger.
3. Besides causing confusion, such misinformation can mentally exhaust individuals, leading to increased anxiety.
1. Verify the information presented in the media by checking multiple reliable sources.
2. Look for credible sources and check if the information is supported by evidence or if it is solely based on hearsay
or anonymous claims. Pay attention to any potential biases or agendas that may influence the content.
3. Look for signs of manipulation within the media itself. Pay attention to inconsistencies, such as unnatural
transitions, altered or mismatched audio, or visual distortions. If something appears too perfect or seems edited, it
could be a red flag for manipulation.
List at least one new thing you learned about the topic.
Describe how it will help you be more aware of misinformation on social media in a full sentence.
Answer:
I gained new knowledge about "manipulated media" in the context of social media platforms, which involves
intentionally altering or fabricating visual or audio content to deceive or mislead viewers. This understanding will
enhance my awareness of misinformation on social media by enabling me to detect when media has been tampered
with or manipulated to promote false narratives, empowering me to critically assess and verify the authenticity of
the content before accepting it as true or sharing it with others.