Not sure what’s real? Here’s how to spot deepfake videos like a pro.
We all know the internet is a wild place. But lately, it’s gotten wilder—especially with deepfake videos floating around. One minute you see your favorite celebrity making a crazy statement or a politician “caught on tape,” and the next you’re thinking, “Wait, did that really happen?”
Deepfakes are videos that use AI to swap faces, create voices, or make someone say or do things they never did. The technology keeps getting better—and sneakier. So how can you tell what’s real and what’s digital trickery? Here’s what to look for (and a few tricks you can use at home, no tech degree required).
Watch the Face—But Look for Weirdness
Start by staring at the details. Deepfakes often get close, but not perfect. You might spot weird blinking (or sometimes none at all), strange mouth movements, or expressions that don’t quite match the voice. Think blurry edges around the chin, unnatural cheek twitches, or glossy, “dead” eyes. If the face is always just a hair off, red flag.
Quick story—I once showed my aunt a viral “news” clip where the anchor’s lips moved just half a beat behind the audio. Sure enough, it was a deepfake gone a bit sideways. Sometimes the little glitches are your biggest clue.
Additional cues to check
- Inconsistent lighting or shadows on the face
- Unnatural blinking patterns or timing
- Mismatched audio latency with lip movements
- Subtle distortions around the jawline or ears
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If you’re unsure, look for multiple signs of manipulation and cross-check with other sources. When in doubt, treat the video as potentially staged.
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