Misinformation
Rural doctors confront shortages and health misinformation
In rural America, physician shortages exacerbate the spread of health misinformation, straining doctor-patient relationships. Oncologist Dr. Banu Symington in Wyoming describes hostile encounters with patients distrustful of vaccines and science. Experts warn that these challenges are shortening lifespans in underserved areas.
NewsGuard Publishes AI Falsehoods Report
AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया
On September 4, 2025, NewsGuard released its August 2025 AI False Claim Monitor, revealing that leading generative AI tools repeat false information on news topics at a nearly doubled failure rate compared to previous assessments. The report analyzed 10 major AI tools and found they struggle to distinguish facts from falsehoods.
False SMS Claim Sweden Under Armed Attack
Swedish authorities have issued warnings about fake SMS messages falsely claiming that Sweden is experiencing an armed attack. The messages, which began circulating recently, are being investigated as potential misinformation campaigns. Citizens are advised to verify information through official channels.
Fact check debunks recent Mayon Volcano eruption claim
No eruption has been recorded at Mayon Volcano in the past month, according to Phivolcs, yet videos purporting to show recent ash plumes have gone viral. These clips use images from the 2018 eruption and may have been altered with AI tools. The misinformation has sparked concern among Facebook users.