People Think the Hollywood Sign Is on Fire Because of AI SlopFar-right platforms are spreading disinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires, using AI-generated images to manipulate public perception and instigate racial division.
Thousands Tricked By AI Ad to Show Up For Fake Halloween ParadeDublin's Halloween parade was a hoax, orchestrated through an AI-generated advertisement, leading to mass confusion and disappointment among attendees.
People Think the Hollywood Sign Is on Fire Because of AI SlopFar-right platforms are spreading disinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires, using AI-generated images to manipulate public perception and instigate racial division.
Thousands Tricked By AI Ad to Show Up For Fake Halloween ParadeDublin's Halloween parade was a hoax, orchestrated through an AI-generated advertisement, leading to mass confusion and disappointment among attendees.
U.K.'s Starmer Slams Lies and Misinformation' After Elon Musk AttacksKeir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for spreading misinformation about child sex abuse cases, asserting a focus on victim welfare.Starmer defended his proactive stance during his time as head of the Crown Prosecution Service.
No, Elon Musk's Starlink wasn't used to rig the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump - PoynterUnfounded social media conspiracy theories claim Elon Musk's Starlink technology manipulated the 2024 election to assist Donald Trump.
U.K.'s Starmer Slams Lies and Misinformation' After Elon Musk AttacksKeir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for spreading misinformation about child sex abuse cases, asserting a focus on victim welfare.Starmer defended his proactive stance during his time as head of the Crown Prosecution Service.
No, Elon Musk's Starlink wasn't used to rig the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump - PoynterUnfounded social media conspiracy theories claim Elon Musk's Starlink technology manipulated the 2024 election to assist Donald Trump.
Far right attack police outside Southport mosque after knife killingsFar-right protesters attacked a mosque and police after a knife attack killed three children in Southport.
Threat of far-right riots underestimated by police, report into summer disorder findsPolice response inadequately prepared for far-right violence after Southport stabbing, highlighting a need for improved strategies and intelligence gathering.
Far right attack police outside Southport mosque after knife killingsFar-right protesters attacked a mosque and police after a knife attack killed three children in Southport.
Threat of far-right riots underestimated by police, report into summer disorder findsPolice response inadequately prepared for far-right violence after Southport stabbing, highlighting a need for improved strategies and intelligence gathering.
Oregon Elections Division shuts down phone lines after barrage of calls prompted by false claimsThe Oregon voters pamphlet includes Trump, but false claims of his absence led to overwhelming calls to the Elections Division.
Fact check: Black ribbon on UNRWA logo not mourning Sinwar DW 10/18/2024UNRWA's black ribbon logo symbolizes mourning for war victims, not Yahya Sinwar, disproving claims of the organization mourning Hamas leadership.
Violent threats against FEMA swirl on social mediaFEMA faces growing challenges from misinformation and violent threats on social media, jeopardizing its disaster response efforts and public trust.
Fact check: Are artificial hurricanes targeting Republicans? DW 10/10/2024Social media claims of human-caused hurricanes before elections have been debunked; storms are naturally occurring phenomena with specific cyclical behavior.
Violent threats against FEMA swirl on social mediaFEMA faces growing challenges from misinformation and violent threats on social media, jeopardizing its disaster response efforts and public trust.
Fact check: Are artificial hurricanes targeting Republicans? DW 10/10/2024Social media claims of human-caused hurricanes before elections have been debunked; storms are naturally occurring phenomena with specific cyclical behavior.
Posts spread digitally altered photo of Kamala Harris with Sean CombsSean Combs was arrested for serious charges, including sex trafficking, which has led to the spread of misinformation involving altered images with Kamala Harris.
No, Resharing That Viral Goodbye Meta AI' Post Will Not Legally Protect Your Social Media DataThe viral 'Goodbye Meta AI' post does not protect user data from Meta, as it is based on misinformation.
No, India did not cause "artificial" flooding in Bangladesh DW 08/27/2024The floods in Bangladesh are primarily due to heavy monsoon rains, not artificially caused by India's dam releases, as social media claims suggest.
Hochul, education leaders work on media literacy toolkit for schoolsGov. Kathy Hochul campaigns against dangerous social media information endangering children in NY by developing a Media Literacy toolkit for educators.
Arrest made over viral video of man wielding hedge trimmer chasing carGreater Manchester Police arrested a man for chasing a Muslim couple with a hedge trimmer, not being treated as a hate crime.
Taylor Swift has not endorsed Joe Biden for president - PoynterSwift has not endorsed anyone for the 2024 presidential election, despite claims circulating on social media.
No, Trump shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks wasn't trans - it's fake newsFalse claims wrongly associating a transgender person as the shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks circulated on social media, amplified by right-wing figures.