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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Natasha disowns fake investment video, warns Nigerians

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan denounces a manipulated video falsely portraying her as promoting a fraudulent investment scheme and urges Nigerians to be cautious.

Mar 15 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

X is cracking down, but AI-generated Middle East war content persists

X has announced penalties for posting undisclosed AI-generated war videos, amidst a surge in disinformation related to the Middle East conflict.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'BB is still alive...', Benjamin Netanyahu seen sipping coffee amid death rumors

Benjamin Netanyahu was seen in a new video sipping coffee, addressing false rumors about his death.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

War in the Middle East: These manipulated videos have one main goal: confusion

The article discusses the rise of manipulated videos related to the Middle Eastern conflict, highlighting their potential to create confusion and misinformation.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Out-of-context videos to incite tension in Lebanon... what is the truth?

A verification of videos circulating on social media purportedly showing Israeli attacks in Lebanon reveals that many are out of context or digitally manipulated.

Mar 15 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Propaganda in 21st-century wars: WITNESS associate director Mahsa Alimardani speaks to France 24

Mahsa Alimardani discusses the challenges of dealing with misinformation and AI-generated content in modern warfare during an interview with France 24.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The fly that lives in a simulation: how the latest viral hoax about AI was born

The article critiques the viral narratives surrounding artificial intelligence that suggest we live in a simulation, highlighting the absurdity of such claims exemplified by a recent story about a fly's brain being transferred to a virtual world.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Repeatedly used false quote from Kamala Harris: "Iran is a country, but we do not live there"

The article discusses the misuse of a fabricated quote attributed to Kamala Harris regarding Iran, highlighting the spread of misinformation on social media.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Bombing in Bahrain, Riyadh, and Sharjah: Misleading Videos Dominate Platforms

Misleading videos claiming to show recent bombings in Bahrain, Riyadh, and Sharjah have gone viral on social media amid rising tensions between Iran and the US-Israel alliance.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

45 individuals arrested for spreading information about attacks on social media

Icelandic authorities have arrested 45 people for disseminating information related to recent attacks via social media.

Mar 14 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Don't be fooled: a video of a massive attack is being spread and unnecessarily frightening with Chernobyl clouds

A misleading video claiming to show a massive attack on a US airbase in Riyadh is circulating on social media, despite being over a year old and depicting a different location.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

AI agents can indeed conduct political brainwashing and organize election campaigns themselves

Researchers have found that AI agents based on language models can autonomously coordinate political campaigns, raising concerns about democracy and election integrity.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Lie About Opening Russian Airspace. A Post About Russian Generosity Misleads Social Media Users

The article discusses misinformation regarding Russian airspace and potential generosity, warning social media users about misleading claims.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that Kim Jong-un said he keeps a 'nuclear button' on the table after US and South Korean military exercises; statement is from 2018

Recent social media posts claiming that Kim Jong-un stated he has a 'nuclear button' on his desk after US-South Korean military exercises are false and have been taken out of context from a 2018 speech.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Possessed by an AI

The article discusses the challenges of distinguishing reality from misinformation in a world influenced by artificial intelligence.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

War in Iran generates wave of misleading content on X, and the network tightens rules

The outbreak of the Iran War has resulted in a surge of misleading content on the platform X, leading to stricter regulations by the network.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis at the Athens Alitheia Forum: "Measures for minors' access to social media will be announced this month"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that measures to regulate minors' access to social media will be issued by the end of the month during the Athens Alitheia Forum.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Viral video claiming Justice Omotoshoโ€™s arrest false โ€“ ICPC

The ICPC has debunked a viral video alleging the arrest of Justice James Omotosho, asserting that the claims are false and aimed at misleading the public.

Mar 11 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Voting History Shared Instantly: Double Voting Spread on Social Media 'Not Easily Done'

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Japan for suspected double voting during the House of Representatives election in February, highlighting the challenges of misinformation about voting procedures on social media.

Mar 10 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Borno mosque debunks social media bomb scare

A mosque in Maiduguri, Nigeria, has dismissed social media rumors about a bomb on its premises as false and unfounded, assuring the public of safety.

Mar 10 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that a video shows an invasion of Israel by thousands of Iranians; the footage shows a camel racing in Egypt in 2025

A viral video claiming to show an invasion of Israel by Iranian forces has been debunked as footage of a camel race in Egypt, illustrating the spread of misinformation on social media.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Eating with Plastic in the Mouth: The Latest Proposal on Social Media that Encourages Eating Disorders

Social media's latest trend of eating with plastic in the mouth is raising concerns about its role in promoting eating disorders.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni's video on social media: "Enough with the fake news, go vote and vote yes"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urges citizens to participate in the upcoming referendum on justice reform, advocating for a 'yes' vote while addressing misinformation surrounding the topic.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Re:Check investigates: Will there really be a fee for walking in the forest or mushroom picking in Latvia

Social media misinformation has sparked outrage over a proposed fee for nature activities in Latvia, primarily for regulated events in protected areas, countering exaggerated claims about general fees for forest activities.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Lutan: Fake Images to the Point of Nausea in Middle Eastern Wars and the Truth Doesnโ€™t Matter

The article discusses the prevalence of misleading images and videos on social media regarding the ongoing wars in the Middle East, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter).

Mar 9 โ€ข 02:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Gulf warnings against digital misinformation.. Al Jazeera refutes fabricated content

Gulf countries are issuing warnings regarding digital misinformation amidst a surge of misleading content attributed to events in the region.

Mar 7 โ€ข 06:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amid Regional Escalation.. Old Videos Mislead Followers in the Gulf

Amid rising military tension in the Gulf, social media platforms are flooded with misleading old videos falsely representing recent attacks.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Confusing Rumor of Hollywood Star's Death โ€“ "I Am Not Dead"

Rumors of Queen Latifah's death circulated online, prompting her to clarify in an Instagram video that she is indeed alive and well.

Mar 6 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Disregard Facebook Page Posting Graphics With False Quotes Attributed to Kenyan President

A Facebook page falsely attributed exaggerated quotes about the war in Iran to Kenyan President William Ruto, prompting a warning to dismiss these misleading graphics.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Inside Microsoft's AI content verification plan

Microsoft is devising a technical strategy to verify the authenticity of online content in response to the rise of AI-enabled misinformation.

Mar 5 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Toyota says claim itโ€™s moving U.S. plant to Canada is false

Toyota has denied social media claims that it is relocating its manufacturing plant from Alabama to Ontario, attributing the misinformation to AI-generated accounts.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

X will suspend monetization of AI-generated war videos without notice

Social media platform X announced a 90-day suspension of monetization for creators sharing AI-produced videos of armed conflicts without disclosing their nature.

Mar 5 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
World

Dramatic war clips reach millions โ€“ much is AI

AI-generated content and misinformation related to the recent U.S.-Israel attack on Iran have rapidly spread across social media, leading to confusion among viewers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

AI Creates Clinton and Epstein Photo but It Is Shared as Proof of Friendship

A digitally manipulated photo depicting a smiling Bill and Hillary Clinton alongside Jeffrey Epstein has been circulated online as evidence of their relationship, shortly after Hillary Clinton's congressional testimony regarding Epstein.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

AI War Videos: X is tightening rules on AI-generated war videos, earnings will cease if rules are broken

X (formerly Twitter) has introduced strict penalties for users posting AI-generated war videos without disclosing the use of AI, specifically focusing on mitigating misinformation related to wars such as the Iran-Israel conflict.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Policy on Fake War Videos: Revenue Sharing Will Be Halted If AI Generation Is Not Disclosed

X (formerly Twitter) has announced a policy to suspend revenue sharing for users who post AI-generated war videos without disclosing their nature.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Authorities Crack Down on Social Media Misconduct

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials have intensified their stance against misconduct on social media, urging prosecutors to take legal action against defamation, misinformation, and hate incitement.

Mar 4 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

AI-generated war videos must now disclose their nature, announces social network X

X has announced that users posting AI-generated war videos must clearly indicate this to avoid penalties.

Mar 3 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

War of rumors: The truth behind the terrifying images of Tel Aviv's destruction by ballistic missiles

Social media accounts circulated a video claiming to show Iranian ballistic missiles destroying Tel Aviv, which was later proven to be AI-generated propaganda.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Garik Israelian, astrophysicist: "Millions cannot be spent on science and nothing on communicating it"

Astrophysicist Garik Israelian emphasizes the urgent need for effective science communication amidst the challenges posed by social media and misinformation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Reddit: The King of Search Results

Reddit has emerged as a significant resource for information amidst the chaos of marketing content and generative artificial intelligence.

Mar 3 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Quentin Tarantino did not die in an attack in Israel; rumor goes viral on social media

Reports of Quentin Tarantino's death in Israel were false, with the director confirmed alive and well by TMZ following online rumors fueled by AI-generated images.

Mar 3 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

รlvaro Carmona, professor and science communicator: "Marcos Llorente is a sieve for hoaxes"

รlvaro Carmona, a bioquimical researcher and science communicator, discusses his journey in health communication via social media and the challenges of misinformation.

Mar 2 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

What is the truth behind the videos targeting a nuclear reactor and vital places in Tel Aviv?

Concerns arise about misleading videos on social media allegedly showing Iranian attacks on Tel Aviv, which have been debunked as old footage presented as current events.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Video Fabricates Missile Attack on Burj Khalifa in Dubai

A viral video depicting a fabricated missile attack on the Burj Khalifa, which falsely attributes Iranian involvement, has raised concerns about misinformation on social media.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Parallel War is Unfolding on Social Media: In Fake Videos

The article discusses the prevalence of misinformation on social media through the use of fake videos.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

BENJAMIN HALL: The hedgehog I took to war -- and the journalist he's become

Benjamin Hall discusses the importance of teaching children to find the truth in a world filled with misinformation as he celebrates the release of his children's book.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that driving against the flow at a free flow toll avoids charges

A viral video falsely claims that driving against the flow at a toll avoids charges, which has been debunked by authorities.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Silent Middle Brother Explains the World in Minutes

Anthony, known as The Silent Middle Child, uses social media platforms to explain complex topics amid the chaos of misinformation and deepfakes, addressing the urgent need for clarity in today's information-heavy environment.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Targeting Riyadh, Doha, Dubai, and Kuwait with misleading videos

Claims of Iranian attacks on Gulf capitals have been circulated through old videos, misleading the public amid rising tensions in the region.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:50 UTC

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