According to a widely shared social media post, McDonald’s, a well-known fast-food giant, has released a new logo that allegedly depicts animal abuse. One of the images in the post shows a cow’s head poking out from the recognisable arches of the business’s emblem. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the aforementioned […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the national elections in Sri Lanka draw near, there is a noticeable increase in the dissemination of misleading and altered content on social media platforms. This content often targets politicians and political parties, aiming to sway public opinion and influence the electoral process. Social Media Posts Recent social media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has frequently become the target of misinformation campaigns on social media, where his speeches are often edited and altered. As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, these misleading attacks have intensified, aiming to undermine his credibility and influence. Social Media Posts A video circulating on […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sajith Premadasa, the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the opposition leader of Sri Lanka, has recently been targeted by a trend of altering his speeches. These manipulated speeches are being made viral on social media to tarnish his image. Social Media Posts Social media posts say Opposition […]
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Claims to show a train running next to a cliff were virally shared and reacted to by social media users. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that the narration attached to the video clip was AI-generated. Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Claim Recently, there was a viral image showing a train […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, a nation with a significant population of devout Buddhists, videos depicting purported miraculous events linked to sacred sites are heavily circulated on social media platforms with many interactions. However, there are many instances where such viral contents get manipulated with the intent to deceive and mislead the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Cricket holds a significant place in Sri Lanka, being one of the most beloved sports in the country. Social media platforms buzz with discussions, updates, and analyses surrounding cricket matches, reflecting the fervent passion of the populace. However, amidst the genuine enthusiasm, there’s a growing concern regarding the dissemination of […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel SL Vlog, a prominent vlogging channel in Sri Lanka, has found its content manipulated by certain groups and disseminated across social media platforms devoid of its original context. Social Media Posts Social media posts are spreading with clearly manipulated voice narration from a podcast, suggesting that a participant, Abhisheka, states […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Frequent dissemination of misinformation/disinformation targeting politicians, is a widely see on Sri Lankan social media platforms. Many times misleading narratives are shared wth satirical image edits as well. Let´s look at one such claim. Social Media Posts A viral social media post say that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was photographed […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Buddhism has long been revered by many world leaders, both historically and in contemporary times, for its teachings of peace, compassion, and mindfulness. However, our investigation sheds light on an instance where altered images were utilised on social media platforms, often exaggerating the true acceptance towards Buddhism in some contexts. […]
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