In the modern era, false news is often used as a weapon to influence public opinion and harm opponents. It can be used in political campaigns and international conflicts to cause reputational harm, create controversy, and even provoke violence. In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, false news has been particularly destructive, with both […]
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A post is going viral on social media claiming Turkish midfielder Karim Demirbay first made a sexist comment about a woman referee, and then while refereeing a junior girl’s league football match as a punishment, he abused his power and unfairly issued eight red cards. The post claims that the Turkish footballer did not lament […]
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Misinformation about health is everywhere on social media and can lead to widespread misunderstandings. With social media platforms on the rise, it has become easier than ever for people to share their opinions and beliefs, even if they are not valid. Unfortunately, this has led to many false health claims that can be dangerous to […]
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The wonders of nature have captured people’s attention for generations with stunning landscapes, unique creatures, and incredible natural events. So naturally, people love to share their appreciation for nature on social media. But unfortunately, misinformation can also spread quickly, leading to confusion and misunderstandings. Recently, we found another picture of a beautiful yet peculiar tree […]
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The trend of using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images has been gaining popularity lately. It’s fascinating how AI-powered apps and software enable us to create unique and surreal photos using filters and algorithms. However, this has also raised concerns regarding the spread of misleading and false images across the internet. A recent example is […]
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The race to create smarter, more capable artificial intelligence (AI) systems is accelerating, but some prominent scientists and tech industry leaders are calling for a pause. In an open letter released on Wednesday, more than a thousand signatories from various fields and countries, including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, urged a six-month moratorium on the […]
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The popularly known flower Fox Tail Lily is widely circulated as the Mahameru flower found in the Himalayas. The Himalayas are home to many natural beauties. According to some research, several rare medicinal plants and flowers can only be found in the Himalayas. A video of a flower blooming is presently trending on social media. […]
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Last week, the world’s attention was focused on the highly anticipated visit of Xi Jinping, the President of China, to Russia. The visit was seen as an opportunity for friendly cooperation between China and Russia. News about the world’s potential political direction from this event was widespread (Read about this global-impact meeting here). Amidst this news, […]
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The escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict have raised global concerns. Apart from military attacks, there have been allegations of both sides spreading misinformation to discredit the other. Consequently, this has caused widespread speculation and the spread of false information online. Recently, pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin wearing Buddhist […]
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TikTok is a social media platform that has exploded in popularity over the past few years, with over one billion active users as of 2022. However, with such a massive user base, it’s no surprise that fake claims and misinformation can spread quickly. One recent example is a TikTok video that claimed KFC has a […]
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