In recent times, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and voice cloning technology have raised concerns about the spread of misinformation, especially during election seasons. A video has been circulating on social media claiming that former US President Donald Trump expressed support for Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power Party in Sri […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential election approaches, a wave of fake surveys is circulated on social media, misleading the public with false predictions and fabricated data. These surveys often claim results favouring specific candidates, creating confusion among voters. It’s important for people to rely on official sources and credible media […]
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INTRO : As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, and in a background where the final phases of postal voting are being completed, A news article shows that The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi Re-evaluating Decision to Support Sajith for Presidential election What is the Claim: Facebook Link | Archived Link Explainer: We started our investigation by […]
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As Sri Lanka’s presidential election approaches, and in a background where the final phases of postal voting are being completed, A news article shows that The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi Re-evaluating Decision to Support Sajith for Presidential election What is the Claim: Facebook Link | Archived Link Explainer: We started our investigation by reviewing several […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential elections approach, we have noticed a surge of social media posts that alter and misrepresent speeches by opposition leader and SJB presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa. These posts often manipulate Sajith’s statements out of context to mislead the public about his political stance and actions. This […]
Continue ReadingAs postal voting commenced today for the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka, certain social media posts began circulating, alleging that the number of votes received by various candidates had already been counted and shared. This claim has caused confusion among voters and raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. Verification: No Mainstream […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka approaches, there has been a surge in misleading posts and disinformation campaigns on social media, particularly targeting the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition party. These campaigns aim to undermine the party’s credibility and influence voter perception through misleading content. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been temporarily suspended by the court as part of ongoing legal proceedings against him. Amidst these developments, numerous posts are circulating on social media, spreading various claims and opinions about the situation. Social Media Posts Social media posts are circulating claims that […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka recently signed a Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) agreement under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) guidance. As the upcoming elections approach, there has been significant social media discussion about the possibility of renegotiating this agreement. Our investigation delves into whether a DSA agreement can indeed be renegotiated. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential and parliamentary elections approach, a surge of misleading posts is being spread on social media, particularly targeting the emerging political party, the National People’s Power (NPP). These posts include false claims, altered videos, and fabricated statements aimed at influencing public perception and creating confusion among voters. Social […]
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