An Image of  Malnourished Lion Misleadingly Attributed To  Dehiwala Zoo, Sri Lanka

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel People frequently discuss zoos and animals, yet there are ongoing criticisms regarding the welfare of animals in captivity. Concerns range from inadequate living conditions to the ethical implications of confining wild animals for public entertainment and education. Compounding these issues, some social media posts spread misleading information, either downplaying legitimate […]

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Claim about Mobile Phones Causing Gas Stove Explosions is Misleading

Recently, a video surfaced showing a kitchen gas stove exploding, accompanied by a message warning not to place your phone near the gas stove. The message claimed that doing so could cause the gas stove to explode, as shown in the video. Social Media Posts In the past week, Facebook users have shared a video […]

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Misleading Claims About Subodhini Committee Recommendations

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, the salaries of educational professionals, including teachers and principals, have become a highly discussed topic, especially in light of teachers’ trade unions demanding the full implementation of the recommendations made by the Subodhini Committee. Amidst this backdrop, there is a significant amount of misleading information circulating on […]

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Virat Kohli’s statue at New York’s Times Square is not real, it’s CGI

This statue is not real but was created using CGI and was part of an advertisement by mattress company Duroflex. The ICC T20 World Cup victory celebration is buzzing all over the internet. Meanwhile, a video and an image are widely circulating on social media claiming that the statue of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has […]

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iOS18 Does Not Feature “Read From Notifications” And “Actually Opened” Timestamps Under Message

Recently, a claim has been circulating on social media stating that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will introduce a new feature displaying “Read from notifications” and “Actually open” times under text messages. The image depicting this claim is widely shared across online platforms. Social Media Posts A screenshot of a message bubble, with “Read from notifications” […]

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Sudarshanramaya Temple’s Billboard Banning Politicians from Entering Temple!!

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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The viral pictures of the “pink dolphin” are NOT real

Photos of a pink dolphin have been attracting attention recently, circulating widely on social media. Some are questioning whether the dolphin in the picture is real or simply a product of artificial intelligence. Social Media Post A Facebook user shared a photo of a rare pink dolphin, adding the caption “Rare pink dolphin spotted at […]

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Posting No-Consent Message Cannot Prevent Meta From Using Your Content for AI Training

Beginning on June 26, 2024, Meta will utilize user-generated content to train their AI systems. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and content moderation (Source). However, this has sparked privacy concerns. A recent chain message alleges that users can prevent Meta from using their content for AI training by posting a specific statement. Social […]

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This is NOT a video created by Bollywood superstars for Vesak!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A video featuring prominent Indian actors and actresses conveying the teachings of Lord Buddha captivated the hearts of many Sri Lankans during recent Vesak Poya celebrations. The short clip was widely appreciated and extensively shared across various social media platforms.  Social Media Posts : This video was shared alongside numerous […]

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