Understanding Deep Fakes and AI

Learn the technology behind deep fakes and AI-generated content in accessible language.

Identifying and Addressing Harmful Content

Equip front line workers with skills to recognize and address harmful online content.

Promoting Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking

Provide tips, tricks, and resources to develop critical thinking and digital literacy skills in young people.

About the Course

In today's digital age, the proliferation of deep fakes and AI-generated content poses a significant threat to our youth. This course equips social workers with essential knowledge and practical strategies to combat this threat. From understanding the technology to promoting digital literacy, this course empowers front line workers to create safe and inclusive teaching spaces.

Curriculum

6 Chapters · 31 Lessons

  1. 1

    Setting the Scene

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      Content Warning

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      Ko wai mātou? Who are we?

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      Course Overview & Learning Outcomes

  2. 2

    Pornography

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      Keeping It Real Online

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      What is Pornography?

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      Aotearoa Research

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      Further Resources

  3. 3

    Introduction to Deep Fakes and AI

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      What is a Deep Fake

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      Why does it matter?

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      1News - Explicit 'deepfake' porn is on the rise - devastated victims include NZ teens

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      BBC - Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

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      MIT Technology Review - ALS stole this musician's voice. AI let him sing again

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      RNZ - AI and deep fakes becoming problematic for courts

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      RNZ - Radicalisation of NZ teen a ticket to world of online violence

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      RNZ - The Detail - The Deep Fake Threat

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      Waikato Herald - University of Waikato AI voice project backs Māori-led ‘sovereign AI’

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      RNZ - 30 with Guyon Espiner - Top detective Scott Beard's stark warning to parents: 'Don't put your kids online'

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      MIT Technology Review - Microsoft has a new plan to prove what's real and what's AI online

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      Communications Psychology (Journal) - The continued influence of AI-generated deepfake videos

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      Let's check our learning!

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    Sexploitation & Sexual Harm

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      Sexploitation and Sextortion

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      Activity - Real Harm

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      Let's check our learning!

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    Promoting Digital Literacy

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      Digital literacy: three practical capabilities

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      Detecting a Deep Fake

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    Creating Safe Spaces

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      Responding to disclosures - the Deep Fake Edition

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      Building Community Support

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      Activity - Whānau Conversation Starter

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      Legal Framework - What you can do as a front-line worker

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      ECPAT's Position

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      Haere rā (for now)

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