#social-media-misinformation

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US politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

TikTok falsely claims that Trump has '4 days left' after his vein condition diagnosis - Poynter

President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Grok made up a criminal past for the Idaho shooting suspect. Millions saw it on X. - Poynter

Claims about Wess Roley's criminal background are unsubstantiated and misinformation spread widely on social media.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: Did India trigger a flood in Pakistan? DW 04/30/2025

Rise in Jhelum River levels sparks panic amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, incorrectly attributed to India's actions.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sick conspiracy theories spread online about slain Texas football star Austin Metcalf's death

Fake social media posts have spread misinformation about the murder of Austin Metcalf, prompting investigations by law enforcement.
fromFuturism
6 months ago

People Think the Hollywood Sign Is on Fire Because of AI Slop

While fires in Los Angeles have now reached the Hollywood Hills, videos and images currently going viral online showing the Hollywood sign engulfed in fire are AI-generated and fake.
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
8 months ago

No, Elon Musk's Starlink wasn't used to rig the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump - Poynter

Unfounded social media conspiracy theories claim Elon Musk's Starlink technology manipulated the 2024 election to assist Donald Trump.
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