Many of us like to listen to stories related to giants and see their heroic actions. There are a lot of Falk stories describing giants and their characteristics. When we were kids, we tended to believe those. However, even in this era of artificial intelligence, there are images shared virally by social media users mentioning […]
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In the art world nowadays, AI technology is becoming increasingly popular. People find distinguishing between real photographs and AI-generated ones challenging as AI creations get more sophisticated and realistic. We recently came across another beautiful image on social media that sparked curiosity. Social Media Claim On April 20, a Facebook user posted a picture of […]
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It’s getting easier and easier for manipulated images to become viral and spread extensively across several platforms in the age of social media. In recent times, there have been many examples of modified photographs getting millions of views and shares, frequently with deceptive captions or erroneous claims. Social Media Claim On April 16th, a social […]
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Misinformation about health is everywhere on social media and can lead to widespread misunderstandings. With social media platforms on the rise, it has become easier than ever for people to share their opinions and beliefs, even if they are not valid. Unfortunately, this has led to many false health claims that can be dangerous to […]
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Last week, the world’s attention was focused on the highly anticipated visit of Xi Jinping, the President of China, to Russia. The visit was seen as an opportunity for friendly cooperation between China and Russia. News about the world’s potential political direction from this event was widespread (Read about this global-impact meeting here). Amidst this news, […]
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The escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict have raised global concerns. Apart from military attacks, there have been allegations of both sides spreading misinformation to discredit the other. Consequently, this has caused widespread speculation and the spread of false information online. Recently, pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin wearing Buddhist […]
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TikTok is a social media platform that has exploded in popularity over the past few years, with over one billion active users as of 2022. However, with such a massive user base, it’s no surprise that fake claims and misinformation can spread quickly. One recent example is a TikTok video that claimed KFC has a […]
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A video has been making rounds on social media claiming that rain of worms occurred in China. The video shows numerous worm-like objects falling from the sky, which has caused many to express their concerns and fears about the event. Social Media Claim A Facebook User shared a video of this phenomenon with the caption, “Worm […]
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The spread of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines is an ongoing issue, with many false claims continuing to circulate online. One recent claim that has gained traction suggests that Thailand is banning the Pfizer vaccine after a princess fell into a coma following a booster jab. Social Media Claim An Instagram post claimed that Thailand is […]
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On Feb 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leading to destruction and loss of life. The quake sparked an outpouring of support from people worldwide, but also a surge of false information and rumors, such as a video of a flock of birds hovering in the sky, falsely claimed to be […]
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