Desinformation
Emmanuel Macron denounces AI video of fake coup in France
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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Meta for refusing to remove an AI-generated video announcing a fake coup in France, viewed over 13 million times. Created by a Burkinabé teenager seeking fame, the video alarmed one of Macron's African colleagues. Le Monde identified the author, who expressed surprise at its virality.
The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division will host a digital and social media summit to combat misinformation and strengthen public trust. The event runs from tomorrow until Thursday, with government communicators from the AFP, PNP, and LGUs participating. It aims to enhance coordination in the digital information landscape.
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Business associations launch the Business Coalition Against Misinformation in São Paulo on Monday (13). The event takes place at Unibes Cultural and brings together private sector leaders. The initiative is led by Instituto Ethos, with partnerships from entities such as Aberje, Abert, and Abradee.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara warned about a fake YouTube video that misused footage from one of his news conferences to solicit investments in a fictitious project. He emphasized that it could cause public confusion and urged vigilance against such scams.
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xAI's Grok chatbot is providing misleading and off-topic responses about a recent shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. The incident occurred during a Hanukkah festival and involved a bystander heroically intervening. Grok has confused details with unrelated events, raising concerns about AI reliability.
Former Borno State Governor Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has rejected a viral report claiming he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of founding Boko Haram. He described the claims as false and malicious. The denial comes amid ongoing political tensions in Nigeria.
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Sverigedemokraten Unni Björnerfors vender tilbage til parlamentet som vararepresentant og har spredt påstande på sociale medier om, at covid-vacciner er et "dødeligt gift" og folkemord. Partiet kalder hendes opslag sjaskede og tåbelige. Hun erstatter Angelika Bengtsson under forældreorlov.
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