Training the Eye: Outsmarting Deepfakes with Digital Literacy

Can you spot a deepfake? No, really—can you?

In this episode of Byte of Truth, host Sébastien Deschamps breaks down a fascinating new study that shows how simple digital literacy tools—like tips, visuals, and even games—can significantly boost our ability to detect AI-generated fakes. From Balenciaga Popes to phantom fingers, we explore the strange world of synthetic media and how to stay one step ahead of the algorithm.

You’ll learn:

• Why deepfakes are more dangerous (and accessible) than ever

• What kinds of training actually help people spot them

• Which techniques don’t work (and why)

• How to build digital resilience—without becoming overly skeptical

A must-listen for anyone interested in tech, trust, and the weird future of visual truth online.

Based on the paper:

Geissler, D., Robertson, C., & Feuerriegel, S. (2025). Digital literacy interventions can boost humans in discerning deepfakes. https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.23492