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2026-03-08 14:40:06

Wars New Front: Memes, Bets, and AI

The Iran-US/Israel conflict is being gamified online, with misinformation, AI-generated content, and crypto betting on platforms like Polymarket distorting public perception. Experts warn this desensitizes society to real-world suffering and erodes credible information. read more

2026-02-24 15:50:05

Mexico Battles Cartel Disinformation After Kingpins Death

Mexico faces a new threat from "narco influencers" spreading false news online. Following the killing of cartel boss El Mencho, a coordinated campaign amplified fake reports of violence to create chaos and undermine government authority. read more

2026-02-09 20:00:35

Halftime Show Child Actor Mistaken for Detained Boy

A boy in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was misidentified online as Liam Conejo Ramos, a child detained by ICE. The performer was actually child actor Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a different five-year-old. read more

2026-01-27 22:00:08

White House AI Memes Fuel Misinformation Fears

The Trump administration's use of AI-generated and altered imagery, including a manipulated photo of an arrested attorney, alarms experts. They warn it erodes public trust in official information and accelerates misinformation crises. read more

2026-01-27 20:10:11

Video Contradicts Official Killing Account

New video contradicts Trump administration claims that Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti was an armed "would-be assassin." Footage shows him holding a cellphone, not a gun, before agents tackled and shot him, raising serious questions about the official narrative. read more

2026-01-25 02:40:04

Video Contradicts Official Shooting Account

Video evidence contradicts official claims that Alex Pretti was a gunman. Footage shows the Minneapolis nurse holding only a phone before federal agents tackled and fatally shot him. Officials had alleged he brandished a weapon. read more

2025-01-30 00:10:05

Trump Falsely Claims $50 Million for Gaza Condoms for Hamas

President Donald Trump falsely claimed the US had stopped $50 million for Hamas's condoms during the Laken Riley Act signing. The statement lacks credible evidence as the funds were actually aimed at medical and trauma services, debunking the administration's assertions. read more

2025-01-19 14:10:05

"Navigating the Era of Lies: Stewart Lee on Social Media"

Stewart Lee warns of an "information dark age" driven by tech giants Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos reshaping reality. Urges disconnecting from toxic platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Amazon to combat the spread of misinformation. Calls for a boycott akin to apartheid South Africa. read more

2025-01-12 20:10:04

The Guardian cartoon humorously addresses misinformation about LA wildfires

In a cartoon by Ella Baron for The Guardian, Los Angeles is depicted amidst wildfires of misinformation. The illustration captures the impacts of social media and figures like Elon Musk in spreading false narratives. read more

2024-10-07 23:10:04

Misinformation Hinders Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Swannanoa

Hurricane Helene aftermath in Swannanoa, North Carolina, prompts FEMA chief warning about misinformation surrounding recovery efforts, fueled by Trump and supporters. False claims about funds diverted and Democrats contributing to hurricane hindered assistance, with concerns about spreading conspiracy theories. read more

2024-09-24 15:20:04

Republican VP Nominee Pushes Debunked Story, Sparks Controversy in Springfield

JD Vance persists in promoting the false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets despite it being debunked. Officials, including the mayor and governor, have refuted the rumors, with the fake story causing division and distress in the community. read more

2024-06-28 06:20:03

Biden's weak performance at the first 2024 presidential debate has left Democrats in panic, contrasted with Trump's misinformation spread. Key takeaways also include clashes on abortion policies and personal attacks, sparking and concerns. read more

2024-05-26 18:10:05

Arizona official, Adrian Fontes, uses deepfake version of himself to caution voters about AI-generated disinformation. Fontes emphasizes that AI amplifies misinformation and disinformation, encouraging vigilance when encountering online content. read more

2024-05-03 16:20:05

The article explores false news stories circulating on social media, including a video misinterpreting Robert De Niro's scene rehearsal as shouting at protesters, Jill Stein's misquoted statement on a Jewish homeland, and a fabricated New York Post article about a bill criminalizing 9/11 questioning. read more