{"id":40115,"date":"2024-08-12T09:22:51","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T01:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=40115"},"modified":"2024-08-12T09:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T01:22:51","slug":"navigating-the-mirage-how-to-spot-fake-media-in-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/navigating-the-mirage-how-to-spot-fake-media-in-the-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the mirage: How to spot fake media in the digital age"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"40115\" class=\"elementor elementor-40115\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a8fdc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69a8fdc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1763d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c1763d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401d243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"401d243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As technology advances, deepfakes are growing more prevalent \u2014 and difficult to detect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a1e23 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39a1e23\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7b4cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7b4cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You might have recently seen a video of Senior Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leehsienloong\/posts\/pfbid02ZDJ9mcng3WiiPgNGFoAevrEkd3u4b4964ySnAq22VBhz362D8kCUD1cCHcF7dC53l?rdid=MsebVxtJZ9uTLaSN\">Lee Hsien Loong<\/a> promoting a crypto investment product, or social media posts of Minister for Health <a href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/ong-ye-kung-warns-fake-photos-endorsing-medical-products-113500614.html\">Ong Ye Kung<\/a> endorsing a health product. Needless to say, these videos and images are fake. As technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) continue to advance, it\u2019s getting harder to tell doctored videos, audio clips, and images apart from genuine ones.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f60e8c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f60e8c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23d58d e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c23d58d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6df2db elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6df2db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE IMPACT OF DEEPFAKES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1a93c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f1a93c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45345b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45345b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The term \u2018deepfake\u2019 refers to media generated by AI-powered tools to resemble a public figure. For example, an original video of a public figure, such as former US president Barack Obama, can be altered. A voice actor\u2019s recording of new words is overlaid on the original video, and AI modifies the figure\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/deepfakes-ai-security-threat-face-swapping-2252161\">mouth and facial movements<\/a> to match the new audio, making it appear as if they really said those words.<\/p><p>While such tools have applications in the film industry and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c6py33gxk74o\">other creative fields<\/a>, their misuse has led to a surge in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/meet-the-scam-fighter-whos-unmasking-the-deceptive\/\">scams<\/a>. Last year in Singapore, the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/regulation-will-always-be-chasing-technology-education-key-combating-risks-ai-and-deepfakes-experts-cybercrime-3966226\">deepfake cases<\/a> rose fivefold compared to 2022. Globally, this increase doubled.<\/p><p>Beyond their use to scam victims of money and identities, one major concern with deepfakes is their potential to erode trust and be used by malicious parties to influence public opinion. Deepfake videos and images of public figures supposedly saying inflammatory things can destroy reputations, stir up fear or anger, or even impact a country\u2019s stock exchange. As deepfake technology becomes more common, it\u2019s essential for online users to learn how to distinguish real content from AI-generated fakes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d73b939 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d73b939\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c34b41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c34b41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW TO DETECT DEEPFAKES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8550d84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8550d84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To determine the authenticity of a video, audio clip, or image, cybersecurity experts use techniques like digital footprint analysis and error level analysis. AI, itself, is also being used to combat deepfakes, in the form of automated deep learning-based deepfake detection systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-683d83d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"683d83d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-40121\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-htx-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3821783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3821783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.htx.gov.sg\/news\/featured-news-fighting-the-scourge-of-deepfakes-with-alchemix\">AlchemiX<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 which was showcased at the HTX-co-organised Milipol Asia-Pacific \u2013 TechX Summit in April 2024 \u2014 uses AI to detect deepfakes in audio and video recordings. Users upload the suspicious media file into AlchemiX, which deploys an AI algorithm to assess it for signs of deepfakes. For audio recordings, users can upload an authentic reference file of the original speaker, and the algorithm will compare it to the suspicious recording to find similarities or differences.<\/p><p>For now, deepfake content can often be spotted by laymen, as the technology isn\u2019t yet perfect. Doctored photos might have distorted edges, unnatural shadows, and inconsistent reflections.<\/p><p>Created by the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csa.gov.sg\/alerts-advisories\/Advisories\/2024\/ad-2024-006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3A Approach<\/a> to detecting deepfakes offers a handy list of elements to look out for, as part of its \u201cAnalyse audio-visual elements\u201d component. In deepfake videos, you might notice unnatural expressions, a lack of blinking, inconsistent skin texture and tone, or lips not fully synchronised with speech. The background may also appear blurry, out of focus, or distorted.<\/p><p>The next component is to \u201cAuthenticate content using tools\u201d. You can examine the media file itself by doing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-do-a-reverse-image-search-from-your-phone\">Google reverse image search<\/a> to see if a photo was taken from elsewhere and then altered, or check the image\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jacquesjulien.com\/identify-fake-images\/\">metadata<\/a> for information on its creation and modification. However, it is wise to note that metadata can be easily edited or deleted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b61b3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2b61b3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-40122\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/frontline-spot-fake-image-detect-1980x1114.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9324b6c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9324b6c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-713e7f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"713e7f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHY CRITICAL THINKING IS OUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd0f350 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd0f350\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ultimately, the most powerful tool against deepfakes is critical thinking. Besides analysing and authenticating the media, it is important to assess the message it bears.<\/p><p>First, does it come from a trustworthy source, like a verified news outlet? Or was it forwarded to you on social media with no known original source? The latter would mark it as extremely suspicious.<\/p><p>Do the people in the media behave in ways that are unexpected for them? \u00a0For instance, it would not make sense for Singaporean ministers to promote get-rich-quick investment schemes. Similarly, celebrities typically endorse products through their verified social media accounts or in mainstream media, rather than in obscure online advertisements for betting sites or cryptocurrency investments.<\/p><p>Finally, what is the aim of the content? Many deepfake scams involve asking the viewer or listener to purchase an item, download a suspicious app, click on a dubious link, or enter personal information on a website. The CSA recommends asking family and friends to review the content and its claims before taking any action. While today\u2019s deepfakes might be convincing, using the 3A checklist and staying alert can prevent you from falling into their trap.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf46697 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf46697\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e61d6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e61d6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A DEEPFAKE <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f68bdc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f68bdc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you come across a video, audio clip, or image that you suspect to be a deepfake, do not just scroll away. Report the fake content to the platform\u2019s administrator to help protect others who might fall for it.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re unsure whether it\u2019s real or a scam, seek advice from the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688, or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/scamalert.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ScamAlert website<\/a> to learn more about common scams.<\/p><p>Always remember to check with trusted sources if you are uncertain about the authenticity of the media and refrain from forwarding such dubious content to others.<\/p><p>By working together, we can build a more resilient society against malicious deepfakes and their harmful impact. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49b677f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"49b677f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e7fb740\" data-id=\"e7fb740\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6503a59\" data-id=\"6503a59\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-357ff96 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"357ff96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You might be interested<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ee5e1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ee5e1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Where tech meets tomorrow: Charting the frontiers of HTX\u2019s innovations<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbfa4ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dbfa4ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hometeamns.sg\/frontline\/?p=40097\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read on<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cde6a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5cde6a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4ff03d\" data-id=\"a4ff03d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85eda8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"85eda8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c701b3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c701b3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em style=\"text-align: left; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: -0.21px; font-size: 14px; color: #105cab;\">Like our stories? 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