fact-checking
Fact-Checkers Expose Three AI-Manipulated NDTV Reports Spread by Pakistani Accounts
Nov 25, 2025 11:28 am CST
Independent fact-checking organizations have debunked three digitally manipulated NDTV news reports circulating online. These AI-altered videos include a falsified interview with former Army chief General VP Malik, fabricated claims about Bihar politicians funding a Pakistani political party, and a doctored report on the Tejas crash at the Dubai air show. BOOM Live and D-Intent Data identified clear signs of artificial intelligence manipulation, noting unnatural facial expressions and speech patterns in the videos spread by Pakistan-based social media accounts.
AI Image Verification Failures: When Chatbots Can't Recognize Their Own Creations
Nov 21, 2025 02:12 am CST
AI chatbots are increasingly failing to identify artificially generated images, even ones they created themselves, highlighting a critical gap in visual verification capabilities as users turn to these tools for fact-checking. Recent cases from the Philippines and Pakistan demonstrate how AI systems incorrectly authenticate fabricated images, raising concerns about digital misinformation as major platforms reduce human fact-checking resources.
Pakistani Propaganda Accounts Spread Deepfake of Former Indian Army Chief's NDTV Interview
Nov 20, 2025 08:26 pm CST
Pakistani propaganda accounts have circulated a deepfake version of an NDTV interview with former Indian Army Chief General VP Malik, falsely attributing communal statements to him. Fact-checkers at D-Intent Data have debunked these manipulated videos, which fabricate claims about removing "non-caste Hindus" from the Army. This disinformation campaign comes as intelligence reports indicate Pakistan-based terror groups are planning new attacks on Jammu and Kashmir, six months after India's Operation Sindoor.
Study Reveals Thousands of Questionable Sources in Musk's Grokipedia, Raising Serious Reliability Concerns
Nov 15, 2025 09:10 am CST
Cornell Tech researchers have identified significant reliability issues with Elon Musk's AI-powered Grokipedia, finding thousands of citations from questionable and problematic sources. The study reveals Grokipedia articles are 3.2 times more likely than Wikipedia to cite unreliable sources and 13 times more likely to reference blacklisted sources, particularly in politically sensitive topics, highlighting concerns about information trustworthiness in AI-generated encyclopedias.
Government Exposes Fake Delhi Blast Image: How Lebanon Airstrike Photo Spread Viral Misinformation
Nov 11, 2025 02:49 am CST
In the aftermath of a deadly car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort, the Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit exposed widespread misinformation as social media accounts circulated an image from a September 2024 Israeli airstrike on Lebanon falsely claiming it showed the Delhi blast. The factual intervention came as authorities continue investigating the actual explosion that killed eight and injured over 25 people, highlighting the critical importance of verifying information during crisis situations.
Comparing Elon Musk's AI-Powered Grokipedia vs. Wikipedia: Key Differences in Digital Knowledge Platforms
Oct 28, 2025 05:36 pm CST
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven alternative to Wikipedia with fundamental differences in content creation methods. While Wikipedia relies on millions of volunteer contributors with transparent editing, Grokipedia uses an automation-first approach with limited human oversight. Currently offering 885,279 articles versus Wikipedia's 8 million, Grokipedia represents Musk's attempt to address perceived bias in mainstream information platforms, though critics question whether AI can maintain accuracy without significant human intervention.
Washington Post Faces Credibility Crisis in India Over Adani Group Reporting
Oct 27, 2025 02:27 pm CST
The Washington Post's reporting on India's economic growth and Adani Group faces intense scrutiny as Indians question its journalistic integrity. Following allegations of government-directed investments without verifiable evidence, the publication's history of retractions and corrections has eroded trust, with many viewing its coverage as geopolitically motivated rather than factual reporting about India's economic advancement.
Peter Navarro Slams Elon Musk, Calls X A "Grooming Academy Of Dark Forces"
Sep 16, 2025 02:39 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's aide Peter Navarro has targeted tech billionaire Elon Musk over what he describes as the "cesspool" of X, calling the social media platform a "breeding ground for the very dark forces".