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House hippos remind us to check the facts
Twenty-five years ago, the house hippo got us talking about how easy it is to be fooled by what we see. Today, even the beloved house hippo can be manipulated through deepfakes made with AI.
It’s harder than ever to tell what’s real just by looking at it. But you can find out what’s true, and it usually takes less than 30 seconds. Learn how below!
Four ways to tell if something is true online
- Use fact-checking tools
See if a fact-checker like Snopes.com has debunked the story.
- Find the source
Click on the link in a social media post to take you to the original story, so you can see if it comes from a trusted source.
- Verify the source
Check Google or Wikipedia to see if the source is real and whether they have a good track record.
- Check other sources
Do a search to see if other news outlets are reporting the same story.
Click here for more on how to tell what's true online
New resources
We've released new resources to help you Break the Fake:
Tip sheet and video: How to tell if you're really thinking critically
Test your fact-checking skills
These quick quizzes will help you start to learn how to spot suspicious posts. Try to tell which stories are true or false in the News Quiz. The Animals Quiz is great for getting kids to start thinking about misinformation.
Break the Fake resources
Check out our educational materials and use them in your classroom, office, or community.
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