Claims to show flower-like ice crystals forming on the surface 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 A viral photo showing the river water gleaming brightly […]
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In the age of social media, the sharing of breathtaking images showcasing the natural beauty of various locations around the world has become widespread. However, some photos are digitally manipulated and do not accurately represent reality. We are delving into the deceptive nature of such posts, aiming to uncover instances where misleading visuals are being […]
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In recent times, there has been rapid development in both AI and robot technologies, showcasing capabilities that sometimes surpass human abilities. However, alongside these advancements, there has been a concerning trend of manipulated videos circulating on social media, exaggerating the capabilities of robots. Our investigation aims to shed light on this phenomenon and explore the […]
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Join Our WhatsApp Channel for Daily Fact Check Alerts. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen in Gaza; international organisations are continuously calling for an end to the violence and a peaceful resolution to the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ongoing situation has led to a negative portrayal of both Israel and Hamas and their leaders. Some […]
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The rapid evolution of technology has significantly transformed our lives, especially in the past several decades. Comparisons between the technological landscape then and now often highlight the remarkable advancements that have taken place. However, it is important to note that some social media posts drawing parallels between the two eras can be misleading. Social Media […]
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Even though keen observers may quickly identify manipulated images, average social media users often get deceived by misleading image edits. This investigation focuses on misleading posts circulating on social media related to a currency note image. Social Media Posts Recently, social media has been abuzz with posts claiming that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka […]
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Glenn Maxwell battled through injury to hit a sensational double century against Afghanistan and guide Australia into the World Cup semi-finals. Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was among many who praised and rated Maxwell’s effort as the greatest ODI innings ever. Meanwhile, many social media posts went viral related to this instance, and below is our […]
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The spread of misinformation about the conflict between Israel and Palestine on social media is a concerning issue. False stories and distorted information tend to spread quickly, leading to misunderstandings. Recently, a video claiming to feature Bella Hadid, a world-famous supermodel of Palestinian-Dutch descent, expressing support for the people of Israel circulated on social media. […]
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US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, is an active figure and has regularly expressed views of the US government on crucial social and political matters related to Sri Lanka. As a result, she has often become a victim of false propaganda as well. We recently came across social media posts stating that Ms. Julie […]
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In today’s age of digital media and social networking, it is unfortunately common for fake and edited pictures of celebrities to circulate online. These pictures are often accompanied by misleading claims about their health conditions. One recent example is a viral tweet that claimed to show a shirtless Michael Jackson with his skin depigmentation due […]
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