Task · part of 5. Deepfakes: what they are, and what to do about one
5(b). What to do if you or someone you know is impacted by one
Required Often forgotten
Actions to take. This is the part of the badge most likely to be needed in real life.
Notes and warnings
Note. This is the part of the badge most likely to matter in real life rather than on paper. It asks what actions to take if you or somebody you know is affected by a deepfake: worth treating as a genuine question rather than a written answer.
Where this step comes from
- Artificial Intelligence Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5(b)