As social media connects the world more than ever, scammers use various online platforms to deceive unsuspecting individuals. Recently, there have been warnings about a new form of fraud, in which scammers create Facebook pages impersonating famous hotels throughout Thailand, luring customers into making direct reservations and transferring money directly to these fraudsters. The Emergence […]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) which primarily spreads through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activities. However, there has been recent discussion on social media expressing concern about the possibility of HPV infection from other sources not related to sexual activity, such as using public restrooms. Social Media Post A Thai user’s translated […]
Continue ReadingThe current riots in France continue to spur international headlines, and footage of various civil uprisings spread widely on social media. However, we have found that several unrelated clips are also being claimed as the French unrest. Recently, a series of such video clips have surfaced, showing wild animals on city streets, accompanied by claims […]
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After a police shooting of a teenager of North African descent, there have been violent riots throughout France, primarily led by migrant communities. Despite the depleting tendency of riots, many photos and videos related to the riots are being spread rapidly. Some of such social media posts are misleading. This is our investigation of such […]
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Since Google introduced its own language model AI called “Bard” in February, it has garnered worldwide attention, as Google is one of the biggest tech companies with vast data resources. And recently, we found various Facebook pages using claiming to be official pages of Google and promoting posts with malicious links, claiming to be the new model […]
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The Titanic-bound submersible vessel, ‘Titan’, went missing during a tourist expedition, and all crew members were declared dead after the US Coast Guard officials stated that a ‘catastrophic implosion’ likely caused the explosion. Several social media posts were viral, targeting OceanGate Expeditions, the company responsible for this voyage. One such post claimed that, soon after […]
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The internet is a crucial element of modern life. If it were to disappear, it would not only impact human communication but also potentially cause disruptions to the energy system, transportation system, economy, and global access to information. Lately, social media users have expressed concern over the possibility of an “Internet Apocalypse” or the collapse […]
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While the development of artificial intelligence (AI) can be highly beneficial and boost human productivity, AI can sometimes create misunderstandings. This is especially true when social media users fail to mention that a particular artwork was made using AI technologies. In the most recent example, an AI-generated image of Tom Cruise went viral, claiming to […]
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Picture Credit: ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA | REUTERS Although Thailand’s general election has passed, the creation of fake news to attack the opposition continues. Recently, a statement alleging that Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, claimed that the Prime Minister to-be did not graduate from Harvard University was spread on social media. Social Media Claim The CULTURAL […]
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In the age of social media, it is common to come across information that appears believable and reliable. However, there are many times when credible information turns out to be false. Recently, we came across an image of a giant tortoise that was claimed to be named “Jonathan,” the oldest living land animal at 191 […]
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