OpenAI is NOT launching a new AI model called “Orion” in December!

The rumour that OpenAI will release a new AI model called “Orion” by December has gained significant traction across social media and online news outlets. Speculation about the model has included everything from potential new functionalities to competitive positioning against rival AI technologies.  Social Media Claims Reports of OpenAI’s alleged “Orion” model release surfaced across […]

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Is Tesla Launching a Pi Smartphone with Revolutionary Features?

In recent weeks, social media platforms have been buzzing with claims about the launch of a revolutionary smartphone by Tesla, often referred to as the “Tesla Pi phone.” According to these rumors, the phone is set to be released by the end of the year and will feature groundbreaking technology. However, before accepting these bold […]

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Debunked: Viral Video Misattributed to Liam Payne’s Death

Former One Direction member Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, following a tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The incident occurred at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel where Payne was staying during his vacation in Argentina. In the wake of this news, a video has been circulating on social media purportedly […]

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Does Nutella have the potential to cause cancer?

Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]

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Did The Inventor Of Vaseline Eat Vaseline And Wound Himself To Test His Product?

Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]

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Claim about Mobile Phones Causing Gas Stove Explosions is Misleading

Recently, a video surfaced showing a kitchen gas stove exploding, accompanied by a message warning not to place your phone near the gas stove. The message claimed that doing so could cause the gas stove to explode, as shown in the video. Social Media Posts In the past week, Facebook users have shared a video […]

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Claims of mass BAAC withdrawals due to the Digital Wallet scheme are misleading

On April 10th, Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, disclosed the sources of funding for the 10,000 baht Digital Wallet project. He stated that the 500 billion baht budget will be allocated from the 2024 and 2025 budget management, divided into three parts: Following a statement from the Ministry of Finance, some […]

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Does “Tattoo Popping Candy” Contain Addictive Substances? Find out the facts…

One of the strategies adopted by drug dealers to lure young clientele is mixing substances with over-the-counter pain remedies and other familiar products, at times even candy products. As a result, once in a while, viral advisory messages get shared about the detrimental effects of certain candy products.  But how many such claims are really […]

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Old and unrelated protest footage went viral, falsely claiming to be fake scenes of dead bodies from the ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict!

About a month ago, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated once again. According to the latest reports, the Israeli military states that it has surrounded Gaza City on three sides. Additionally, Israel reported that thousands of Palestinians have been killed in the recent attacks. In the face of such a situation, a video emerged claiming to show […]

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Viral Video Misrepresents Current Weather Situation in the Philippines

In the wake of the devastating Cyclones Saola and Haikui that struck the Philippines in August, numerous social media posts have emerged regarding the country’s weather conditions. Unfortunately, some of these posts are misleading and contain edited content. This fact check focuses on one such misleading video which was created using a series of unrelated […]

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