A recent viral video of a badminton match between a robot and two human players and another clip of a robot making amazing moves during a table tennis match with a human player has been making the rounds in the media. However, the Fact Crescendo team found that these clips to be edited and AI-generated. […]
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A video of a badminton match between a robot and a human being has gone viral on social media. The robot can also be seen celebrating after winning a point. Social media users are claiming that this is a real badminton match between a robot and a human. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video had […]
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In the wake of the extreme weather events, numerous social media posts have emerged, attributing them to recent havoc caused by gushing winds and heavy rains. Unfortunately, some of these posts are misleading and contain edited content. This fact check focuses on such a misleading video created using a series of unrelated footage. Social Media […]
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Preserving our environment, including its vital components like trees, is crucial for humanity’s survival and our planet’s well-being. Many social media users regularly discuss the importance of the natural environment and the urgent need for conservation efforts. However, some social media posts use deceptive or manipulated content when conveying these messages. This investigation aims to […]
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Climate change has been impacting the world for decades, and it`s a fact. But, still, there are groups who were trying to mock climate activists via social media posts and etc. Social media posts try to show the public that a German news show is presenting in front of a screen displaying temperature data across […]
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The arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has garnered extensive coverage in both international and regional media. His arrest resulted from his conviction on charges related to the purchasing and selling state gifts. Following his arrest, social media platforms have been flooded with posts concerning Imran Khan. However, it’s important to note that […]
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US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, is an active figure on Twitter and has regularly expressed views of the US government on crucial social and political matters related to Sri Lanka. However, recently, she has often become a victim of false propaganda. Following a prototype similar to past falsehoods, we recently noticed a wave […]
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A photo is being shared on social media circles claiming to be the scenes of water scarcity in Adhyar, India. The photo shows three women who have long rows of water jugs on their heads. However, what is the story behind this eye-catching photograph, and is it really from India? Let’s look at the claim in […]
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The leader of the terrorist group LTTE, Prabhakaran, was killed during the final phase of the 30-year-long war in 2009. However, some individuals have claimed that Prabhakaran is still alive and did not die in 2009. Recently, Tamilnadu politician Nedumaran stated that Prabhakaran was still alive. Subsequently, an image resembling the old self of the […]
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An image of a castle, which seems to rest on top of a rock, located amidst a mid of water body, has been circulating for many years among various social and digital media platforms. The claim also attributes the castle’s location to Dublin, Ireland. However, our investigation found that this image was, in fact, a […]
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