Misinformation

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.

April 10, 2026 Reported by AI

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.

December 14, 2025 Reported by AI

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.

November 05, 2025 Reported by AI

Sweden Democrat Unni Björnerfors returns to parliament as a substitute and has spread claims on social media that covid vaccines are a "deadly poison" and genocide. The party calls her posts sleazy and silly. She is replacing Angelika Bengtsson during parental leave.