Javascript is not enabled.

Javascript must be enabled to use this site. Please enable Javascript in your browser and try again.

Skip to content
Content starts here
CLOSE ×
Search
Leaving AARP.org Website

You are now leaving AARP.org and going to a website that is not operated by AARP. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply.

a13f31b6-eaa7-4634-adff-f60c840a2234

Quiz: Can You Separate Real Election Information From Fakes?

Test your knowledge of potential deception


spinner image Hacker hiding in ballot box
Getty Images

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.

Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition

Join AARP to Continue

Already a Member?

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.

You have unanswered questions. Please go back and complete those questions to finish the quiz.

0 Correct
0 Incorrect
Oops...something went wrong. Please log out and log back in to continue.