No, Bolivia’s Parliament Did Not Collapse During a Session. Viral Video Is AI-Generated

A video going viral on social media claims to show the Bolivian Parliament building collapsing during an official session. The dramatic footage has caused concern and been widely shared online. Our fact-check, however, confirms that this video is fake. Social Media Posts Social media users are sharing a short video depicting a chaotic scene inside […]

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Viral Image of Shinmoedake Eruption is AI-Generated, Though Volcano Did Erupt

A widely shared image supposedly showing Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano erupting with ash and lightning has spread across social media platforms. While official sources confirm recent volcanic eruptions and seismic activity in southern Japan. Our investigation reveals that this viral claim is misleading. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared an image of a […]

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Viral Image and Video are NOT Israeli F-35 Being Shot Down in Iran 

Fact-Check: Was an Israeli F-35 Jet Shot Down in Iran? Amid ongoing regional tensions, a viral image circulating on social media claims to show an Israeli F-35 fighter jet that was shot down in Iran. Some users commented the image also commented on the aircraft’s unexpected size and linked it to missiles reportedly used in […]

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Viral Photos from Air India AI171 Crash Are Misleading and AI-Generated

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 on 12 June 2025 in Ahmedabad left the nation in deep mourning. In the days that followed, social media was flooded with images and videos claiming to show scenes from inside the aircraft just moments before the disaster. To separate fact from […]

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Viral Video of Myanmar Earthquake Aftermath Revealed as AI-Generated

A video claiming to depict the aftermath of a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has been circulating widely on social media platforms since March 28, 2025. The footage, filmed from a high vantage point, shows two pagodas buried in rubble amidst buildings flanked by two roads. With reports of widespread destruction in cities like Sagaing, […]

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A video of a robot playing a badminton game with a human is edited! Know the truth…

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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