A fake video of Elon Musk claiming a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway has gone viral, causing confusion among viewers. In the deepfake clip, Musk promotes a website called Elon4u.com, urging people to join the giveaway quickly. However, the video has been debunked as a scam, with crypto consultant DogeDesigner warning users not to fall for ...
As Election Day approaches, concerns are rising about artificial intelligence being used to spread false information that could mislead voters and impact the electoral process. Experts, like Aanjhan Ranganathan from Northeastern University, warn that AI can create convincing fake images, videos, and even messages, causing confusion and voter suppression. For instance, fake videos might show ...
A recent BBC investigation reveals that users on the social media platform X are making thousands of dollars by sharing election-related misinformation and AI-generated images. This network of accounts drives up engagement by reposting each other’s content, mixing true and false claims, which boosts their earnings. Some users express their political bias, supporting figures like ...
 "Amul denies supplying ghee to Tirupati temple amidst a misinformation scandal, leading to legal action against seven social media users.")
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), known for its Amul brand, clarified that it has never supplied ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the Tirupati temple. This statement came in response to misinformation spreading on social media that claimed low-quality ghee used for temple laddus was sourced from Amul. The issue ...
 "In escalating tensions, Yemen’s Houthis threaten Israel and U.S. forces, amid ongoing violence in Gaza and international misinformation.")
The US recently denied claims made by a senior Houthi official that it offered recognition of the Houthi government in Yemen to halt their attacks. This statement followed a significant escalation, where a ballistic missile from the Iran-aligned Houthis reached central Israel for the first time. The group has been targeting Israel and ships they ...
