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Quiz: Can You Separate Real Election Information From Fakes?

Test your knowledge of potential deception

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Published July 26, 2024
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This quiz was created with the assistance of generative AI. It was reviewed by editors before publication.

Question 1 of 8

What is a “cheap fake”?

“Cheap fakes” involve using basic editing tools like Photoshop to alter images or videos, but they can still be very effective in spreading disinformation.

Question 2 of 8

Why is advanced AI-generated content challenging to detect?

Advanced AI content often is very realistic, eliminating many of the obvious red flags that used to indicate fake content.

Question 3 of 8

What are “pink slime” websites?

“Pink slime” websites are often used to spread political disinformation.

Question 4 of 8

What are some common characteristics of “pink slime” news sites?

The lack of advertising is a potential indication the site is getting its funding from other sources, which merits investigating whether it is attached to a respected nonprofit organization.
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Question 5 of 8

In 2024, OpenAI began testing a tool that can generate polished one-minute videos from text prompts. What is its name?

The tool is being tested for potential harm before public release.

Question 6 of 8

A survey by the Pew Research Center found that nearly this percentage of people don’t trust information generated by the chatbot ChatGPT about the 2024 presidential race.

That ratio held true for both Democrats and Republicans.

Question 7 of 8

This online tool can help you learn about when and where a photo was taken.

All of these tools will help you perform a “reverse image search,” which can provide information about a photo’s origins.

Question 8 of 8

A study from the AI Democracy Projects in 2024 found that …

The study found that in addition to the poor performance, some responses were harmful or biased.

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