Keywords: Misinformation


AI-generated satellite imagery raises new concerns over misinformation in conflict zones

Advances in artificial intelligence are raising fresh concerns about the reliability of satellite imagery, as increasingly sophisticated AI tools are now capable of generating or modifying highly realistic images that may be difficult to distinguish from authentic photographs. Recent discussions have......

Fake Lamine Yamal video about Morocco goes viral on TikTok in Spain

A manipulated video falsely claiming that Lamine Yamal would choose to represent Morocco if Spain failed to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup has gone viral on TikTok, sparking widespread discussion across Spanish social media. According to Spanish media reports, the circulating clip was digitally altered......

One hour of training can dramatically improve people's ability to detect AI-generated faces

A new study suggests that just one hour of structured training can significantly improve people's ability to distinguish between real human faces and those generated by artificial intelligence, offering a practical defense against the growing threat of deepfake technology. The research, conducted......

Macron did not award Clara Morgane the Legion of Honour: Viral claim debunked as a hoax

A viral claim suggesting that French President Emmanuel Macron personally awarded the Legion of Honour to former adult film actress Clara Morgane has been circulating widely online. However, the story is entirely false and originates from a parody account, misleading thousands of internet users who shared......

TikTok tightens crackdown on AI-generated spam accounts to protect users and creators

TikTok is strengthening its efforts to detect and remove accounts dedicated exclusively to publishing low-quality content generated by artificial intelligence, as the platform seeks to improve user trust and protect original creators. The social media company announced on Friday that it will begin testing......

Morocco rejects fake statements falsely attributed to Education Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada

Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has strongly denied reports circulating online that falsely attributed controversial remarks about Africa and Morocco's national identity to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada. In an official statement released on Wednesday, the ministry......

Ukraine denies Russian claims of capturing Kostyantynivka as fighting continues in Donetsk region

The Ukrainian military has rejected Russian claims that its forces have captured the strategic eastern city of Kostyantynivka, stating that fighting continues and that Ukrainian troops remain in control of their defensive positions. The denial comes amid ongoing heavy combat in the Donetsk region, where......

Venezuela earthquake rumours fuel false hope over missing child in La Guaira

Rumours surrounding the fate of a child allegedly trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed building have spread rapidly across Venezuela, highlighting how misinformation can complicate rescue operations in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. The speculation emerged in Caraballeda, in the state......

Wikipedia Rejects Full AI-Driven Editing to Preserve Human Oversight in Knowledge Production

Wikipedia, the world’s largest collaborative online encyclopedia, has reaffirmed its decision to keep artificial intelligence away from direct content editing, maintaining human contributors at the center of its knowledge production system. The platform, founded in 2001, continues to rely on millions......