Name: Naga, Alleah L.

Section: ABM12-TAN

Activity 1: Define “cheap fake” based on the TikTok in the table below:

Key Vocabulary

Term Definition Example

Cheap fake A "cheap fake" video is a term used We knew there was something off
to describe a video that is about #Dumpy the frog. 🤔💭🐸
intentionally made or edited to Have yo... | TikTok
deceive viewers or convey false
information. These videos often
employ production techniques to
create a deceptive appearance.
Dumpy the frog serves as an
example of a cheap fake video, as it
tricks audiences through
manipulated footage and fabricated
content, making it seem genuine.
The primary purpose behind
creating such videos is often to
mislead or prank viewers, attract
attention, or propagate
misinformation.
Five Types of Manipulated Media
1- Lost context Lost-context occurs when crucial
background information or context
is absent or ignored, resulting in a
misunderstanding or incomplete
comprehension of an issue or event.
It occurs when pertinent details or
circumstances related to a situation
are not considered, leading to an
inaccurate or restricted viewpoint.
The image highlights the contrast What media see vs. The reality
between people's perception of
media and its actual reality. It
emphasizes that media
presentations may differ from the
complete truth due to biases,
selective reporting, or
sensationalism. Critical thinking and
seeking multiple sources of
information are essential to
understand a situation accurately,
as media representations can be
influenced by various factors.
2- Edited media Edited media refers to content that
has been changed or adjusted
through the process of editing,
involving modifications to audio,
video, text, or images. The purpose
of these modifications is to improve,
manipulate, or present the content
in a different manner than its
original form.

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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.

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5- Synthetic Synthetic "deepfake" is artificially
“Deep fake” generated or manipulated media
content using advanced algorithms
and artificial intelligence. It involves DEEP FAKE : Face swap with Tom
convincingly altering someone's Cruise with Tobey Maguire on Jack
appearance, often by replacing their Reacher - Never Go Back Interview
face with another person's.
Deepfake technology raises
concerns about misinformation,
privacy, and potential misuse.
Activity 2:

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.

Activity 3: List Three Ways to Identify Manipulated Media:

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.

Activity 4: List and Describe

 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.