fake footage
[/feɪk ˈfʊtɪdʒ/]
nounpl: fake footages
vídeo falso
1. Video or film material that has been fabricated, manipulated, or doctored to misrepresent reality or deceive viewers
The documentary was criticized for including fake footage of the historical event.
O documentário foi criticado por incluir vídeo falso do evento histórico.
2. Digital or analog video content that has been artificially created using deepfake technology, CGI, or other editing techniques
Social media platforms are cracking down on fake footage that spreads misinformation.
As plataformas de mídia social estão coibindo vídeos falsos que espalham desinformação.
In Brazil and Portugal, the term 'vídeo falso' has become increasingly prevalent in discussions about digital literacy and media literacy, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation on social media platforms and messaging apps like WhatsApp. The concept gained significant cultural relevance during political campaigns and public health crises. In the USA, 'fake footage' is commonly used in discussions about media authentication, journalism ethics, and the dangers of deepfakes in political discourse and celebrity impersonation.
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