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How Social Media Was Flooded With False News After Nepal’s Gen Z Protests
When Nepal’s Gen Z protests erupted in early September, social media quickly became the main source of falsehoods. Misinformation spread faster than credible news, fueling confusion and distrust. From rumors of fleeing politicians to exaggerated claims of violence, the flood of false content left fact-checkers scrambling to debunk falsehoods.
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Fact Check: Toshima Karki’s Protest Photo Doctored to Spread Falsehoods
A photo of Toshima Karki, a former health minister and member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has been circulating on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok. The photo shows Karki holding a placard demanding justice for victims of a police killing and not against her party chair on alleged financial wrongdoing…
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Social media is flooded with AI-generated images. Here’s how to detect them
After the Jajarkot earthquake, AI-generated images flooded social media, depicting false scenes of devastation. Shared by influencers and organizations, these convincing yet fabricated images posed challenges for fact-checkers. Experts recommend skepticism, visual clues, and context analysis to discern AI-generated content, highlighting the growing complexity of misinformation online.
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