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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How Fake News and AI-Created Images Amplified Panic After the Death of Mexico's Most Powerful Drug Lord

The death of CJNG leader 'El Mencho' sparked violence and disinformation in Mexico, with social media becoming a crucial but misleading source of information for the public.

Feb 26 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

A fatal reading mistake caused the customer more than an additional 600 euros

An Estonian consumer faced a costly experience due to a misleading error in the bus operator's information systems, resulting in over €600 in extra expenses.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Crime & Justice

The founder of Gotham testifies in the National Court for the attack that caused Grifols to collapse

Daniel Yu, founder of Gotham City Research LLC, is being questioned in Spain's National Court regarding allegations that his firm published misleading information about Grifols, leading to a decline in its stock price.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

New classification system helps AI identify spreaders of misinformation

Researchers at Tallinn University have developed a new classification system to help artificial intelligence distinguish between intentional manipulators of information and those who share misleading content unknowingly.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

It’s #FAKE profile on Instagram that pretends to be Tatiana Sampaio, researcher of polylaminin

A fake Instagram profile impersonating Tatiana Sampaio, a researcher from UFRJ, has been identified, misleading followers with false information about her work.

Feb 23 β€’ 20:40 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Dong-yeon strongly urges the cancellation of the 'March 1st Freedom Concert' at KINTEX organized by Jeon Han-gil

Kim Dong-yeon, the governor of Gyeonggi Province, has demanded the cancellation of a controversial 'March 1st Freedom Concert' organized by far-right YouTuber Jeon Han-gil at KINTEX due to misleading information about the event and its performers.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

Turkey arrests German journalist for criticism of Erdogan's government

Turkish authorities arrested a German correspondent for Deutsche Welle in Ankara, accusing him of disseminating misleading information and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Turkey: DW correspondent arrested

A DW correspondent, Alican Ulunthag, was arrested by Turkish authorities on charges including spreading misleading information and insulting the President.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:03 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
National & Local

German journalist arrested in Turkey

Turkish authorities have arrested Deutsche Welle journalist Alican Uludag on charges of spreading misleading information and insulting the president.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:25 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Press Freedom: Journalist of Deutsche Welle Arrested in Turkey

A correspondent for Deutsche Welle has been arrested in Turkey amid accusations from authorities regarding disseminating misleading information and insulting the nation's president and institutions.

Feb 20 β€’ 09:40 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
World

Correspondent for Deutsche Welle Arrested

Alican Uludağ, a correspondent for Deutsche Welle and known investigative journalist, was arrested in Turkey amidst allegations of spreading misleading information and insulting the president.

Feb 20 β€’ 07:31 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

In Turkey: Journalist of Deutsche Welle 'arrested like a dangerous criminal'

A Deutsche Welle journalist was arrested in Turkey on charges of insulting the president and spreading misleading information related to his criticism of government actions.

Feb 20 β€’ 02:18 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

I hacked ChatGPT and Google's AI in 20 minutes (and what I was able to demonstrate with that)

The author claims to have discovered a way to manipulate AI chatbots, revealing their tendency to provide misleading information easily.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The State, Arbiter of Public Truth?

The article discusses the Argentine government's efforts to limit press freedom through supposedly misleading information that often exposes its own officials.

Feb 17 β€’ 04:10 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Amnesty Calls on European Countries to Retract 'Shameful Attacks' on UN Rapporteur Albanese

Amnesty International urges European nations to withdraw their calls for the resignation of UN Human Rights Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, which were based on misleading information.

Feb 15 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Wanting to See

The article discusses the overwhelming influence of digital media on daily life, emphasizing the consumption of misleading information and the need for a more serious approach to media engagement.

Feb 14 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

A Serious Warning from Ε½ivilΔ— PinskuvienΔ—: 'This is a Lie Spread by Scammers'

Lithuanian politician Ε½ivilΔ— PinskuvienΔ— warns the public about scammers creating fake pages and disseminating misleading information on social media.

Feb 12 β€’ 06:58 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dog Orelha: girl in video with teenager on the day of the assaults receives threats after image is released out of context, says defense

A teenage girl featured in a video alongside a suspect in the brutal death of a community dog has faced online threats after a misleading image was circulated.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:36 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
World

The natural paradise that thousands seek but no one finds: tourists deceived by artificial intelligence

Weldborough Hot Springs, marketed as a tranquil retreat in Tasmania with therapeutic mineral pools, has misled many tourists seeking a genuine connection with nature due to misleading online information.

Feb 6 β€’ 19:37 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Ogre District Council Scandal about 'Facebook' Post: Threatening to Take Legal Action

The Ogre District Council plans to report a Facebook post about a planned banquet to the police, believing it contains false and misleading information, as decided by 13 coalition deputies.

Feb 2 β€’ 13:21 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Crime & Justice

Misleading Information: Consumer Advice Center Warns Fiber Optic Provider

The Consumer Advice Center of Rhineland-Palatinate has warned the fiber optic provider Westconnect for allegedly providing misleading information to customers about their contractual rights.

Jan 16 β€’ 14:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Postoj
Crime & Justice

Police charged KotlΓ‘r / It is a detriment, new things will open up, says the commissioner. PekovΓ‘ also has a problem.

The police have charged government commissioner Peter KotlΓ‘r with spreading misleading information regarding vaccine safety, which has led to an ongoing criminal investigation since last autumn.

Jan 16 β€’ 11:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Spata: Two arrests for fraud with special equipment for misleading mobile phones

In Spata, two Chinese individuals have been arrested for forgery, fraud, and illegal access to information systems, with special equipment found intended for misleading mobile phones.

Jan 15 β€’ 14:09 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Iran protests: AI and dated photos mislead about pro-regime rallies

The article discusses how misleading information, including AI-generated content and outdated photographs, has been used to portray pro-regime rallies amidst ongoing protests against Iran's theocracy.

Jan 14 β€’ 22:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

UK Home Secretary Accuses Police Chief of Misleading Information to Ban Israeli Fans

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has lost trust in the West Midlands Police chief following a recommendation that led to the ban of Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match last year.

Jan 14 β€’ 17:05 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
Crime & Justice

Chains Billa and Hofer Head to Court in Austria Over Misleading Discount Advertising

A Vienna commercial court will begin hearings this week on lawsuits against supermarket chains Billa and Hofer for non-transparent pricing practices during discount promotions, filed by the Consumer Information Association.

Jan 12 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York Times
National & Local

Trump Administration Posts False Jan. 6 Narrative on Riot’s 5th Anniversary

The Trump administration is accused of disseminating misleading information regarding the January 6th Capitol riot on its fifth anniversary.

Jan 6 β€’ 22:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Congressmen condemn Trump’s "illegal" actions in Venezuela

Democratic members of the U.S. Congress criticized President Trump's administration for providing misleading information about Venezuela and deemed the U.S. assault on the country and the arrest of President NicolΓ‘s Maduro and his wife illegal.

Jan 4 β€’ 03:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Life & Tech

Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

A Guardian investigation reveals that Google's AI-generated health summaries can provide false information, jeopardizing public safety.

Jan 2 β€’ 17:00 UTC

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