Verifying the accuracy of statements attributed to key spiritual leaders is essential as they can have ripple effects on religious followers. Claims that Pope Francis remarked on the dietary and spiritual focus of Lent have created a lot of curiosity among social media users. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: A […]
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It is widely used to spread false information among people by deceiving Facebook users through posts, photos and videos that can mislead people through sensitive issues. A post about a free kidney donation was widely circulated on social media and the facts we did to find its accuracy are revealed below. Social Media Posts : […]
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Facebook reigns as the foremost social media platform globally, boasting the highest user engagement. Periodically, misinformation circulates on Facebook regarding the guidelines established by its parent company Meta. Here, we delve into the spread of posts concerning a purported decision to implement charges for Facebook users. Social Media Posts : The Facebook post stated that […]
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With technological advancement, numerous countries worldwide have adopted online systems to reduce public inconveniences. Such proper methods not only enhance transparency but also diminish irregularities, ensuring accessibility to relevant services from any location by furnishing requisite information. Parallel to this trend, the Railway Department of Sri Lanka has implemented a newly revamped online system for […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. ‘Happy Cow’ cheese from Austria has established a significant market share in Sri Lanka and several parts of the world. A series of viral posts recently questioned the quality of these cheese products coming to Sri Lanka by citing a label at the back of ‘Happy […]
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In some cases, mainstream media can inadvertently convey misleading information to the public due to omissions in their news coverage. The investigation we conducted aimed to determine the accuracy of such misleading information present in certain Facebook posts. Social Media Posts: On the 26th, the mainstream media, including social media, had reported that Kalum Mudannayake, […]
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The rapid advancements in generative AI tools and computer graphics have meant that anyone with a creative imagination could produce mid-boggling photos and videos. However, some of these creations get shared with misleading narratives. Let’s look at one such purported claim of a robot harvesting a paddy field. Social Media Posts: A short video clip, […]
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With the prospect of upcoming elections, the widespread dissemination of false information is evident across social media platforms and within political circles and campaigns. Below is an investigation we conducted on a viral post about General Daya Rathnayake. Social Media Posts : Social media posts suggest that General Daya Rathnayake came to Mawbima Janata Party […]
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Social media was abuzz with the news of the fatal accident on the Colombo – Katunayake expressway, which accounted for the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha in the early hours of January 25th. Soon after, an image claiming to be scenes of people celebrating the Minister’s death went viral. Let’s look at the image […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In the exciting world of Bitcoin, where opportunities abound, it’s crucial to be aware of the lurking danger of Bitcoin scams. As more people embrace digital currency, scammers are getting creative with schemes like fake investments and tricky phishing tactics. Stay informed and arm yourself against the darker side of […]
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