Can You Believe It?: AI Mistakes, Images, and Deepfakes

Learning objectives

What students will explore

• 1. Explain that AI can produce incorrect information confidently.
• 2. Understand that images, audio, screenshots, and video can be generated or altered.
• 3. Define a deepfake in age-appropriate language.
• 4. Use source, context, and confirmation to evaluate suspicious media.
• 5. Pause before sharing content that is surprising, upsetting, or consequential.
• 6. Know when to involve a trusted adult.

Teacher preparation

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No student devices or accounts are required. Use a projector or interactive whiteboard.

No student devices, names, emails, responses, or grades are collected.