SIFT IT LIKE A PRO WITH GO LAADLI!
Are you ready to level up your skills in spotting the truth online?
Welcome to the SIFT Quiz, where you’ll put your sleuthing abilities to the test!
Grab your magnifying glass and let’s dive into some fun scenarios that’ll challenge your critical thinking. Who knows? You might just become the ultimate info superhero!
Let’s get started! 🎉
You receive this WhatsApp message. This sounds so good! Would you click on this link to claim the gift card?
Spot "amaz0n-india.com"? That’s a zero, not an "o"—classic trick!
Use the "S" in SIFT: Stop. If an offer feels too good to be true, pause and think before you click.
Legit companies won’t surprise you with huge gift cards in random messages.
Double-check on the official site to stay safe. Keep your cool, and don’t get fooled!
Which face is real?
Below you see two pictures..one of them is AI generated! Which one do you think is real?
Nice try! This was a hard one.
Did you notice there’s something weird about the boy's right shoulder and the background? Symmetry is harder to render, and the neural net is trained on faces, making it more challenging to render backgrounds!
However, AI is getting so good at creating images that spotting fakes just by looking isn’t enough anymore! 😮
To truly know what’s real, you’ve got to examine the overall context.
This means using the SIFT method every time: Stop to think, Investigate where the image came from, Find better coverage by looking for other sources, and Trace the image’s original context.
Remember, the key is to learn before you believe or share.
You’ve got this, digital detectives! Let's get more practice! 🕵️♀️✨
What are your thoughts on this claim? Is this for real?
Nice try on that quiz question!
When you come across a wild claim, like an Uber driver landing a Google job just by overhearing meetings, here’s how you can use SIFT to Investigate the Source:
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Search the Source: Type "Fauxy" into your search bar and get to the "About" section.
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Find another Source: To dig deeper or to find another source talking about Fauxy, try "Fauxy + Wikipedia" to see what this site is all about.
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Both ways, you’ll quickly find out it’s an Indian satire site that makes up funny stories 😄
By doing this, you’ll see that the claim is just a joke and not something to believe or share. Remember, always investigate the source to keep your digital detective skills sharp! 🕵️♂️🔍
Would you share this post?
Whoa there! Before you believe that Greta Thunberg asked Chinese people to quit using chopsticks, we hope you use your SIFT skills!
In this case, while you can use other moves, we would recommend the move Find Better Coverage. Why? Because extraordinary claims need extraordinary evidence! Here's what to do:
- Open a new tab and type a few words related to this claim e.g. "greta thunberg asks chinese to stop using chopsticks"
- See what pops up for you...we had fact checking sites show up immediately. Pro tip: If you want to check if a claim has already been covered by fact-checking sites, add + factcheck to your search.
You'll likely find that this claim is false and was spread as misinformation. By finding better coverage, you can avoid falling for fake news and get the real story!
Remember, in our digital world, it's crucial to verify information before believing or sharing it.
Keep using SIFT to become a top-notch digital detective!🌟
Do you believe the claim? Would you share it?
Before answering to this question, we hope you did a quick run through of your SIFT technique!
While we could potentially use F - Find better coverage move equally here, we would love to show you how to use our final move T - Trace back to the original - so you are well equipped to bust misinformation!
For this one, you could have taken the following steps:
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Reverse Image Search: Grab a clear screenshot from the video and use a reverse image tool like Google Images to upload your screenshot
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Analyze Results: Look for the original source in the search results. This will help you see if it matches Guatemala instead of Bijli Mahadev!!
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Feel Free to Combine Methods: Open a tab and type a few texts from the claim - "lightning strike Bijli Mahadev" and you will probably see this has already been fact-checked! Pro tip: for better results, type - lightning strike Bijli Mahadev+factcheck
By tracing the image, you can reveal the truth behind the misinformation. Remember, a little detective work goes a long way in spotting fake news! 🕵️♂️✨Now you’re all set to tackle misinformation like a pro! 😄
P.S. For videos, if you are really into it, you may install inVID plugin -- the plugin helps break the video down into frames and allows you to quickly do a comprehensive check on them using reverse image search!
Let's try one more time..which face is real in the image below?
Good try!
Did you notice something weird with the girl's hair? Hair is extremely difficult to render and can be a giveaway in AI images!
It's a lot of fun trying to spot AI-generated images - isn't it? It's like a high-tech game of "Spot the Difference"! 🧐
But here's the plot twist: As AI gets smarter, even the best image spotters might get fooled. 🤯
So, what's a super sleuth to do? Remember your trusty SIFT method:
- Stop and think: Is this too good (or weird) to be true?
- Investigate the source: Where did this image come from?
- Find better coverage: Are there other sources talking about this?
- Trace the original context: Can you find where this image first appeared?
It's not just about having a keen eye anymore - it's about being a digital detective and looking at the whole picture (pun intended)! 😉
So next time you see an amazing, shocking, or just plain odd image online, remember: your SIFT skills are your superpower in this wild world of AI trickery!
Stay curious, stay skeptical, and keep SIFTing, young cyber-sleuths! 🦸♀️🌟
And the last one for the road, watch this video! Is this real?
Was this hard?
To give context, this was created in 2019, and AI has only gotten better since! Sure, close analysis of the faces or looks can be productive but, it will not be enough.
And that's why empowering yourself with SIFTing skills will be critical. So remember to look for the broader picture, the bigger context..to move beyond the frame to the information that surrounds it.
Stop. Investigate. Find Trusted Coverage. Trace Back. Any one or two of these skills should be able to lead you to the truth.
Good luck out there, you bold myth busters. Now go and share your learnings with others!
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Misinformation Rookie: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😅
Oops! Looks like you might need a bit more practice in spotting misinformation.
Don't worry, even experts get fooled sometimes!
We suggest brushing up on your SIFT skills (Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace) and giving it another go. Remember, not everything is as it seems online!
Digital Detective in Training: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
Not bad at all!
You're on your way to becoming a misinformation-busting pro.
Your SIFT skills are developing nicely, and you're starting to see beyond the surface of online content.
Keep practicing, and soon you'll be outsmarting even the sneakiest misinformation out there!
Fact-Checking Superhero: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🎉
Wow! You're a true digital detective!
Your SIFT skills are top-notch, and you've shown that you can spot misinformation like a pro.
You understand that just looking at faces or videos isn't enough - context is key! With skills like yours, fake news doesn't stand a chance.
Now, why not share your knowledge? Start educating your friends and family about the importance of critical thinking and how to identify misinformation. Together, you can create a more informed community!
Keep up the great work!