spreadlab Illustrative model, not validated

How a non‑consensual deepfake spreads through a school

One simulated year group, 120 students. Educate the same 30% of them, but change who: the fake reaches 82% of the school with no program, 58% educating at random, and 6% educating the best‑connected students.

Illustrative model, not validated

Scenarios

Forwarded the fake Educated to refuse Not reached Origin
Round 9 of 9

Reach over time

World

38%
36 · 30%
Advanced
Students120 Friends per student3 Clique tendency0.45 First poster#0 Friendship network17 Who resists2