Deepfakes: Understanding the Basics
In today’s episode, we’ll explore four common types of deepfakes and gain a basic understanding of this use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host
A Definition
A deepfake is a video, image, or audio recording that sounds or looks real but is actually fake.
Audio Examples
A few audio examples are also provided in the episode, using two tools that offer free features:
- Speechify:
- Cloning a Voice
- ElevenLabs:
- Text-to-Speech
- Translations
For information about artificial intelligence (AI), explore the following AVID Open Access article collection: AI in the K–12 Classroom.