How the experts figure out what’s real in the age of deepfakes

During the Iran conflict in 2024, many fake images and videos spread online, including old footage, unrelated conflicts, AI-generated content (synthetic media created by artificial intelligence), and clips from video games like War Thunder. Major news organizations like The New York Times, Indicator, and Bellingcat use detailed verification procedures to check whether content is real before publishing it, helping audiences distinguish trustworthy reporting from misinformation.