How do deepfakes manipulate public perception and spread misinformation?

Deepfakes are like fake videos that make people say or do things they never actually did, and they can trick a lot of people into believing something isn’t true.

Imagine you have a favorite cartoon character, and someone makes it look like your favorite character is talking about your favorite food, but it’s actually saying something silly. That’s kind of what deepfakes do, they take real videos of people and change their faces or voices to make them say different things.

Deepfakes can trick people into thinking a real person is saying something fake. It's like when you put on a funny hat, and your friend thinks you're telling a joke, but it’s actually just the hat that made them laugh!

When lots of people see these fake videos, they might start believing things that aren’t true. That’s how deepfakes can spread misinformation, like pretending a famous person said something silly or bad about someone else.

Sometimes, people don't even notice the trick, it's like when you're playing hide and seek, and you think someone is hiding behind the couch, but they’re actually behind the fridge!