Category: Altered

Sajith Premadasa’s Comments on His Educational Experience in UK Misinterpreted in 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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Misrepresentation of Sajith Premadasa’s Speech on Proposed Debate with NPP

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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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The photo shows a train running next to a cliff generated by AI

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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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Viral Video Depicting Miraculous Lightning Incident at Parevi Duwa Temple, Matara Is Altered

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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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West Indian Cricketer Rovman Powell Did NOT Hit Six Sixes in One Over!

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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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Abisheka Did NOT blame JVP for 88/89 Attack on Dalada Maligawa In SL Vlog Podcast 

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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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Image of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa Reading a Sex Education Related Book ?(PHOTO)

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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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Altered Photo Used to Depict Barack Obama`s Ties with Buddhism!

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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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An altered video being shared stating Zelensky is dancing

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Frequent criticisms directed at Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the substantial donations from Western countries, aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression, some of those allegations based on  misleading content. Social Media Posts Social media posts allege that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a lap dance for Joe Biden, followed by receiving billions of […]

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Misleading News on Ivermectin Created and Being Spread As Screenshots of Tweets of Fox News 

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Despite the current low intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation continues to spread. This is our investigation of some such posts.  Social Media Posts A screenshot of a tweet attributed to Fox News claims that 68% of individuals who used Ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19 are suffering from long-term bowel and urinary incontinence. Facebook […]

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