AI Deepfakes & Misinformation – Is That Actually Real?

A contemporary, thought-provoking whole-school assembly exploring artificial intelligence, deepfakes, misinformation and the growing challenge of knowing what is real in the digital world.

As AI-generated images, videos and voices become increasingly convincing, young people face a new challenge: how can we trust what we see online?

This engaging 10-slide assembly encourages students to question digital content, understand the potential dangers of AI-generated misinformation and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate an increasingly complex online environment.

What’s covered:

The changing relationship between photography, video and truth.

What deepfakes are and how AI-generated content works.

The consequences of misinformation and manipulated imagery.

How deepfakes can affect reputation, privacy and personal safety.

Why genuine evidence can also be dismissed as AI-generated.

The influence of social media on how misinformation spreads.

Five practical questions students can use to evaluate online content.

The positive potential of AI and the importance of responsible use.

Resource details

10-slide PowerPoint assembly

Suitable for KS3, KS4 and KS5 (ages 11–18)

Approximately 10–15 minutes

Ideal for whole-school assemblies, year-group presentations, PSHE, citizenship, computing and Safer Internet Day.

Includes thought-provoking questions and opportunities for student reflection.

Why use this assembly?

Rather than simply warning students about the dangers of artificial intelligence, this assembly explores a bigger question: what happens to society when seeing is no longer believing?

Designed to encourage discussion without overwhelming students with technical information, it offers an accessible and relevant introduction to one of the most significant challenges facing young people today.

An ideal resource for schools looking to address AI literacy, online safety, critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship.

Keywords: AI assembly, deepfakes, misinformation, fake news, artificial intelligence, digital literacy, online safety, PSHE, Safer Internet Day, critical thinking, secondary school assembly, KS3, KS4, KS5.