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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

R. F. Kennedy speaks about food as a magical cure, specialists discuss the dangers of such claims

R. F. Kennedy promotes a nutrition-based health campaign but faces criticism from health professionals regarding the potential dangers of misinterpreting scientific research on nutrition's role in health.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Again, a stir over the balconies of the Palace

Social media users have sparked renewed speculation about a woman sunbathing on the balconies of the National Palace, prompting the @InfodemiaMx account to debunk this claim by revealing anomalies in the videos.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Beatriz Paredes denies false publication that places her as the PRI presidential candidate in 2030

Former PRI senator Beatriz Paredes denied rumors that she is running for the presidency in 2030 due to a false message circulated on social media.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Strange Female Soldier Constantly Posed Next to Trump - Ultimately, a Scandalous Truth Was Revealed

An AI-generated character named Jessica Foster posed alongside prominent figures including Donald Trump on social media, revealing the pervasive use of deep fakes and misinformation.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the reason behind unseasonal rain? Not Bill Gates, learn the real reason

The article discusses claims circulating on social media that recent unseasonal rain in India is due to artificial weather manipulation rather than natural causes.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
World

How AI is supercharging Russian propaganda | Ukraine This Week

A report discusses how AI technology is enhancing Russian propaganda efforts amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Fake Iran war missile strikes and drone attacks 'surging on social media'

UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall expresses concern over the rise of misinformation regarding the Iran war on social media.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Turkey: Journalist of opposition newspaper arrested on charges of 'spreading misleading information'

Turkish authorities have arrested journalist Ismail Ari of the opposition newspaper Birgรผn for allegedly spreading misleading information.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Jessica Foster: How a 'Fake American Recruit' Deceived Millions of Followers?

Jessica Foster, a fictitious character generated using artificial intelligence, amassed millions of followers online by deceiving them into believing she was a real military recruit.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

NGOs Under Fire: This Is How the Narrative Criminalizing the Humanitarian Sector Is Manufactured

The article discusses how right-wing parties and other political and media actors amplify misinformation campaigns to undermine the legitimacy of NGOs and influence international aid.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Riot Sparked by Rumors in Mathura... Death of Driver Following that of 'Farsa Wale Baba', 13 Arrested

A riot in Mathura was sparked by rumors following a road accident that resulted in the deaths of a cow protector and a truck driver, leading to 13 arrests for spreading misinformation.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Some Candidates Announce Legal Action Over False Results of Gwangju Mayor Primary Election by the Democratic Party

Following the leakage of false election results from a primary election for the mayoral candidate in Gwangju, South Korea, the Democratic Party is facing legal threats from some candidates who claim their vote shares were misrepresented.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Is Epstein Alive?' The Truth Behind the Viral Video Has Emerged

A viral video claiming Jeffrey Epstein is alive has been debunked as it actually features a Florida man who resembles Epstein.

Mar 22 โ€ข 01:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Tehran denies news about evacuation warning for Doha

Tehran has denied circulating claims regarding an evacuation warning for Doha, Qatar, emphasizing that the report is unverified and based on unreliable sources.

Mar 21 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Viral Rainfall Claim: Is Bill Gates Behind the Unseasonal Rains, With Secret Tests? Social Media in an Uproar

The article discusses a viral conspiracy theory circulating on social media, claiming that Bill Gates is behind unseasonal rainfall due to secret tests.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ain Jรคrvalt: A lot of false information is circulating about eels - would it be justified to stop eel fishing?

Ain Jรคrvalt critiques the spread of misinformation regarding eel research and fishing practices in Estonia.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

An AI Specialist Analyzed the First Images of the Iranian Supreme Leader and Revealed Whether They are Current

An AI expert discussed the authenticity of a recently circulated image of the Iranian Supreme Leader amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

AI Cannot Distinguish Truth from Falsehood? The Study Results Are Surprising

A recent study explores the effectiveness of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in evaluating the truthfulness of scientific hypotheses and its difficulties with misinformation.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Geroulanos in VIMA: The chapter of participation must become strength for the next day

In an interview with VIMA, Pavlos Geroulanos discusses internal Pasok party issues and criticizes the government for its misinformation.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Video of Iran Shooting Down 'F-35' Ignites Platforms.. What is the Truth?

A video claiming to show Iran shooting down an F-35 fighter jet has sparked widespread attention, but investigations reveal it is misleading and likely AI-generated.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Hardo Pajula interview with Charles Eisenstein: In the light of the Epstein files

The article features an interview with Charles Eisenstein discussing the metaphysical crisis stemming from societal reactions to COVID-19 and implications of misinformation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iran 'retaliates' against Americans: fake news appeared about an inscription on a rocket

The article discusses the fabrication of an image featuring a false inscription on an Iranian missile, which has been determined to have been altered using AI or photo editing software.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

AI smart glasses could generate fake photos instantly

New AI-powered smart glasses from major tech companies could alter images in real-time, raising concerns about the authenticity of captured photos.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Netanyahu Couldnโ€™t Prove Heโ€™s Alive. People Are Losing the Ability to Distinguish Reality from AI

A survey indicates that nearly 40% of people use artificial intelligence weekly, leading to challenges in distinguishing AI-generated content from reality.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Everything is destroyed: how the latest defector lies about life in Latvia

A Belarusian blogger falsely claims that life in Latvia is dire compared to the wealth in Belarus, attracting widespread attention on social media.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Mass Arrests in UAE Following Posts About the War

In the UAE, over 100 individuals were arrested for filming events and spreading misinformation about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Over 100 arrested in the Emirates

In Abu Dhabi, police have arrested 109 individuals of various nationalities for spreading false information on social media.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Iran combines real missile attacks with online threats

Iran's recent missile attacks on Israel were accompanied by a misinformation campaign and cyberattacks targeting Israeli citizens.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Over 100 Arrested in the Emirates for Social Media Posts

Over 100 individuals have been arrested in the Emirates for posting what authorities claim is misinformation regarding the Iran conflict on social media.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Abu Dhabi: Over 100 arrests for filming and spreading 'misleading' information regarding the war

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have arrested over 100 individuals for filming and disseminating misleading information about the war, as Gulf states increase scrutiny on publications related to Iran.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Establishment of a New Organization Aiming for a Healthy Information Space in the Age of AI: Symposium at Keio University

A symposium at Keio University highlighted the establishment of a new organization focused on creating a healthy information environment amidst the challenges posed by generative AI and misinformation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina Faso: No, Ibrahim Traorรฉ was not arrested by Donald Trump

A false rumor circulated on social media claiming that Burkina Faso's transitional president, Ibrahim Traorรฉ, was arrested by Donald Trump, highlighting the pervasive issue of misinformation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Paul Deegan: Time to stop the theft of news content IP

The article discusses the importance of protecting intellectual property in news content amid the rise of AI and misinformation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Parents warned over ADHD danger of social media apps

A new study reveals that misleading social media posts about ADHD and autism may increase the number of young people misidentifying themselves with these neurodevelopmental conditions, prompting calls for improved information and content moderation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major warning issued as 'echo chamber' of false videos explodes on social media

A study reveals that a significant proportion of mental health and neurodivergence-related videos on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, contain inaccurate information, raising concerns about their potential harm to vulnerable individuals.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Correction: ranking of companies with the most complaints in DF

A ranking that incorrectly reported telecom companies as the most complained-about in the Federal District has been corrected by Procon-DF, which has apologized for the misinformation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

MP Majerovรก Shares Lies. The Target is Zelensky.

MP Majerovรก accuses Ukrainian President Zelensky of spreading misinformation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

We interviewed Iranโ€™s envoy to Ukraine โ€” and fact-checked his lies

The Kyiv Independent interviews the Iranian envoy to Ukraine, addressing misinformation regarding Iran's involvement in the conflict, especially concerning drone technology.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Broadcasters: Do They Think We're Stupid?

A new NDR format called 'Rabbit Hole' aims to educate young people on distinguishing AI-generated fake content from facts amid a surge of misinformation on social media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Funding for BBC World Service Increased Due to Information Disorder

Funding for BBC World Service has been increased by ยฃ11 million annually for the next three years to combat rising misinformation globally.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tax reform and seasonal property rentals: what is true and what is misinformation

The article discusses the misinformation circulating about tax reforms affecting seasonal rental property owners in Brazil.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Is this video of Netanyahu real? We'll never know

Concerns over the authenticity of a video featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have sparked discussions about the reliability of AI-generated content.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why was Adela Noriega and a mental hospital mentioned in Sheinbaum's 'morning conference'? The origin of an AI video

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, addressed the fabricated association of actress Adela Noriega with her in a press conference, clarifying misinformation circulating on social media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Eid: Police warn against false alarms, misinformation in Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has cautioned against false alarms and misinformation during Eid celebrations, emphasizing the potential dangers to public safety.

Mar 18 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Agnotology: Never Ignore This Word Again

The article discusses how the tobacco industry intentionally spread doubt about the harmfulness of smoking, leading to millions of deaths, and connects this with the new concept of 'agnotology', which studies manufactured public ignorance.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that a video shows Dubai airport in flames after a drone attack; the scene is from a market fire in 2020

A viral video falsely claims to show Dubai airport on fire due to a recent drone attack, but it actually depicts a market fire from 2020.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

NASA reacts to the theory of a day without gravity for seven seconds on Earth in 2026

NASA has refuted a viral rumor claiming that Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026, which had caused alarm among social media users.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

True or fake is the photo from Iran with the graves of girls? The deception by Gemini and Grok

A widely circulated photo purportedly showing graves of young girls in Iran has been disputed by AI service Gemini, which claims the image is not genuine and was taken elsewhere two years prior.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Correction regarding the article about Helena and Mikko Koivu

The article corrects previous misinformation regarding a legal decision involving Helena and Mikko Koivu, clarifying that the decision was made by the Varsinais-Suomen land court, not the district court.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Claims Minister Misinformed About 'Ukraine Masks': - Very Unusual

Per-Willy Amundsen criticizes Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik for allegedly providing misinformation to the Parliament regarding a procurement deal for masks amid governmental scrutiny.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:47 UTC

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