People are taking a patchwork approach to self-expression to feel like they have control over how their identity is generated. Yet as individual expression becomes more mutable and mistrust in social systems abounds, there’s one place above all that people are seeking integrity and guidance: brands.

Research shows over 100 deep-fake ads of Rishi Sunak were found on Facebook, the first mass promotion of deepfakes of a UK politician. With Britons sceptical about the country's ability to crack down on the misuse of AI, collaborative efforts between tech brands and governments are key.

Desinfopedia emerges at a crucial moment in Brazil’s fight against fake news, posing as a tool to foster digital literacy and promote critical thinking. With young citizens often struggling to spot misinformation, the platform does the heavy lifting to ensure that fact prevails in the country.

With Generative AI blurring reality through deep fakes, voice swaps, and impersonations of popular artists, tech companies are being called on to reduce misinformation. In a bid to retain user trust, Tiktok is developing content labels that signify and set apart AI-generated creations.

With misinformation seemingly ever-present on social media, many people are feeling frustrated trying to decipher fact from fiction. Following on from tracking this behaviour in our Communications Sector Snapshot, Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to understand the impact of fake news.