A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that China will launch the world’s first “pregnancy robot” in 2026, capable of carrying a human fetus and giving birth to a live baby. However, our investigation found that the story is false. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically claim that a “China will launch world’s […]
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Reports circulating on social media claim that Meta is “shutting down Messenger in April 2026.” The confusion stems from Meta’s decision to discontinue Messenger’s standalone website and previously end its desktop apps. Here is what is actually changing and what will continue to work. Social Media Posts Some social media users shared that Messenger (or […]
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A video circulating on social media claims to show a Chinese humanoid “robot soldier” conducting live-fire shooting practice, suggesting that China has deployed or is testing a “Terminator-type” robotic army. The clip has been widely shared on multiple social media platforms, often accompanied by captions implying that China is rapidly replacing human troops with armed […]
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Social media posts claim that China operates a mandatory biometric “digital ID” system for all citizens, linked to an AI surveillance network with “hundreds of millions of facial recognition cameras,” requiring biometric verification for daily activities including food purchases. The posts also claim that a “social credit score” automatically triggers travel bans, loan denials, and […]
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A viral claim circulating across Facebook and YouTube asserts that Elon Musk has “just revealed” a groundbreaking supersonic “StarJet” capable of transitioning from runway to stratosphere to near-space in a single continuous motion. However, our investigation found that the story is false. Social Media Posts Multiple Facebook posts claim that Elon Musk is launching a […]
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A video circulating on social media shows futuristic footwear named Aerofoot that appears to allow a person to lift off the ground and “fly” using just the shoes. According to our investigation, the footage is not evidence of a functioning flying shoe, but rather digitally created content. Social Media Posts The viral post shows a […]
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A viral message warning about a dangerous video called “Dance of the Hillary” has been circulating widely on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp and Facebook. The message claims to alert users about a malicious virus that can format mobile devices and references a supposed ransomware attack affecting multiple countries. Social Media Posts In the past […]
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Many posts were shared on social media stating that the mobile devices have been blocked which does not have the approval of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), so that they cannot be operated in Sri Lanka. We decided to check the credibility of this news. Social Media Posts A post was shared […]
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TikTok is a popular social media platform worldwide, particularly among teenagers and young people who use the app to create and share short videos in various new formats. TikTok has tens of millions of users in the United States and has become a significant space for content creators to generate income, build a follower base, […]
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The rumour that OpenAI will release a new AI model called “Orion” by December has gained significant traction across social media and online news outlets. Speculation about the model has included everything from potential new functionalities to competitive positioning against rival AI technologies. Social Media Claims Reports of OpenAI’s alleged “Orion” model release surfaced across […]
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