Fake news
Unpacking viral theories: Censorship, Mojtaba missing, and death hoaxes
Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.
Trump claims Iran using AI as 'disinformation weapon,' coordinated with US media outlets
FCC's Carr threatens broadcasters who do not 'operate in public interest' will lose licenses
Sudan defense minister rejects claims aid convoy carried weapons in North Kordofan strike
'Times' journalist posts AI-generated picture of Isaac Herzog and Jeffrey Esptein, apologizes
Gabrielle Sivia Weiniger, a journalist for UK-based The Times, apologizes after posting a fake AI-generated photo showing Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Pakistan alleges Israel and India spread disinformation linking it to Bondi Beach attack
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said sections of the international media from what he described as hostile countries, sought to malign Pakistan.
Pakistani minister says 90% of social media content is false, urges crackdown
Fizza Abbas, a Karachi-based digital rights activist: “In Pakistan, the line between countering misinformation and constraining dissent has always been a delicate one.”
Pro-Palestine networks use AI deep fake celebrity profiles to spread political messages - report
Israeli company Vetric, which analyzes public information to identify impersonations, fake news, and suspicious online activity, warned that the campaign marks a “dangerous escalation.”
White House launches official media bias, 'left-wing lunacy' tracker
The website’s “Offender Hall of Shame” showcases supposedly offensive claims, which are organized by category, ranging from “bias” and “omission of context” to “left-wing lunacy” and “lie.”
'Fake news,' Netanyahu denies White House wrote apology given to Qatar's PM
The Prime Minister’s Office rejected a Politico report claiming the White House drafted Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar, calling it “fake news” and asserting the remarks were written solely by his team.
My Word: Seeing is not believing in the AI age
May the new year 5786 bring us truly inspirational stories and real good news, and protect us from an AI world that’s sloppy.
False Telegram post claims Iranian missiles aimed at Israel
Several Hebrew-language media outlets picked up the message and republished it without independent verification.
'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records
The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.
Why the New York Times Gaza correction fell short and why it matters - comment
Until the paper is willing to raise its voice for corrections as loudly as it does for dramatic headlines, its credibility will remain under justified scrutiny.
