Stories tagged “Misinformation.”
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A viral TikTok trend featuring a life-sized Cat in the Hat has sparked fear and confusion among teenagers, with some believing the character is real and may be spotted in the streets. The trend has led to police forces in Ireland and the UK issuing statements confirming t…
A viral video purporting to show a female food delivery agent being attacked by drunk youths has been debunked by Mathrubhumi Fact Check, confirming it is a scripted drama.
A Middle East Eye analysis has found that claims made by Jason Arday, a Cambridge University professor who was found dead on Friday, appear to be true. These include his claim that he ran 30 marathons in 35 days for charity and that he played semi-professional football.
A new study found that X's 'For You' algorithm amplified content that clashed with users' stated values, particularly among Democrats. Arguing with people on X may be teaching the platform to show you more posts you hate.
Nigerian Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi Did Not Say He Would Visit Every Secondary School If Elected
Social media posts falsely claimed Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi vowed to visit every secondary school in Nigeria if elected president in 2027. Africa Check confirmed he only stated he visited schools in Anambra state as governor, not the entire country.
AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
Conservationists warn that hyper-realistic AI-generated wildlife images circulating on social media distort public perception of animals, fueling exploitation and unsafe human encounters.
A woman seen standing behind US President Donald Trump during an Oval Office event has responded to a bizarre social media joke claiming that she was using a hidden device to “zap” him whenever he appeared to doze off. She is pregnant.
A viral online theory claims that Earth's gravity will disappear for seven seconds on August 12 due to a supposed NASA project called 'Anker.' However, NASA denies these claims, stating that there is no truth to the theory.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has disowned a fake circular promoting a Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket for the 2027 elections.
The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has appealed for privacy and understanding following her death, condemning the spread of false and unverified reports about her passing.
Claims of manmade quake spread online after southwestern Japan disaster
Following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan, claims that the disaster was manmade rapidly spread online, despite experts dismissing such theories as technologically and financially unrealistic.
A conspiracy theory claiming that a recent magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan was man-made has been spreading online, despite experts dismissing it as unrealistic.
Apostolic Church dismisses rumours of fire outbreak
The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Ipaja Assembly, has refuted widespread social media reports claiming its building was destroyed by fire, clarifying that only a minor spark occurred and was quickly controlled.
Elon Musk's interview with the editor of the Economist has sparked a clash between the two worlds. The editor, Zanny Minton Beddoes, promotes economic liberalism and freedom, while Musk spreads misinformation to his hundreds of millions of followers on his own social medi…
Alphabet's Google has rolled back an AI image-generation feature in Google Earth after users shared images that appeared to violate the company's policies. The feature, powered by Google's Nano Banana 2 AI model, allowed users to generate photorealistic images grounded in…
Google removed an AI image-generation feature from Google Earth on July 31, just a day after its July 30 launch, citing concerns over deepfakes and misinformation.
Google quickly removed a new AI feature in Google Earth that allowed users to generate and superimpose fabricated images onto real maps, just one day after its launch. The decision came amid widespread criticism that the tool could easily be abused to spread misinformation.
Google is rolling back its AI-powered image generation tool in Google Earth after users created misleading satellite imagery. The tool was added just a day prior, and the company cited concerns about misinformation.
Google quickly rolled back an AI image generation feature in Google Earth after a researcher demonstrated its potential for creating highly believable misinformation, despite the company's watermarking efforts.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its associated accounts shared old videos from 2024, falsely claiming they depicted success stories of students who cleared the 2026 NEET re-examination.
A viral video on social media claims to show a bike rally in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. However, the video is old and has been shared with false claims.
A video of a protester throwing a tear gas shell back at the police is being shared on social media, claiming it's from a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. However, the video is actually from a protest in Nepal.
A viral video of BJP MP Nishikant Dubey threatening protesters is edited. The original video shows him talking about paper leaks and how students use it as an excuse for poor performance.
A photo of a woman unzipping her pants at a CJP protest has gone viral on social media, but it's been revealed to be AI-generated.
A photo circulating on social media claiming to show a Jordanian parliament member presenting an engagement ring to his colleague has been debunked as fake. The image was created using AI, and the couple in the photo does not resemble the actual parliament member and his …
The Centre has summoned Meta's global public policy head after Facebook temporarily removed a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at reaching the country's youth. The video, posted on July 23, marked Modi's first address to students and outlined the Centre'…
Kazim Al Sahir has denied having a third son he abandoned. A video circulating on social media claims to show Al Sahir discussing his third son, who allegedly turned into a girl after being abandoned at the age of 6. However, FactCheck has found that the video is fake, cr…
PT Health Watch: Tissue paper is safe for intimate hygiene, but these common habits may trigger infections- Expert
Medical experts confirm that clean, plain, unscented tissue paper is safe for intimate hygiene when used correctly, debunking social media claims of infection risk. They warn that certain habits, not tissue paper itself, are more likely to cause infections.
Lebanon's President, Joseph Aoun, and Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, have made false statements about canceling borders with Syria and allowing Syrians to enter Lebanon without visas or residency. The statements were made in a video that has been widely shared on social me…
Annahar FactCheck debunked a viral AI-generated video falsely claiming a goat disrupted the 2026 World Cup final by eating a TV screen, while also reporting on the actual (fictional within the article's context) final where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0.