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WHO Confirms No Link Between Vaccines and Autism: Analysis Refutes Widespread Misinformation
Dec 12, 2025 10:47 am CST
The World Health Organization has released a comprehensive analysis confirming that vaccines do not cause autism, contradicting recent claims in the US. This fourth review examined 31 studies across multiple countries over 15 years, finding no causal link between vaccines (including those containing thiomersal or aluminum) and autism. WHO Director-General Tedros emphasized that while vaccines can have side effects, autism is not among them.
Fact Check: Deepfake Video Falsely Shows Imran Khan's Sister Claiming Asim Munir Wants War with India
Dec 04, 2025 09:18 am CST
A manipulated video falsely showing Aleema Khan claiming Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir desires war with India was confirmed as deepfake by Sky News. The actual interview addressed Imran Khan's imprisonment and political situation, with Aleema expressing concerns about her brother's isolation but making no comments about India-Pakistan military tensions or Munir's alleged war ambitions.
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.
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.
Fact Check: Uttarakhand University Debunks Fake Notice About Extra Marks for PM Modi's Event Attendance
Nov 09, 2025 10:57 am CST
A fabricated notice claiming Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University would award students 50 internal marks for attending PM Modi's November 2025 event has been officially debunked. Both the university and PIB Fact Check confirmed the document is fake, with no mandatory attendance requirements or marks incentives for the Prime Minister's silver jubilee celebration. Police have filed a case against those spreading this misinformation and are working to identify the culprits behind the forgery.
How AI-Generated Disinformation Is Undermining Climate Action Ahead of COP30
Nov 07, 2025 04:04 pm CST
A new report reveals a 267% surge in climate disinformation ahead of COP30, with AI-generated content misleading public perception despite growing support for climate action. This sophisticated disinformation campaign includes fake flooding videos and fabricated climate documents, creating obstacles to meaningful environmental progress.
Fact Check: Was India's National Anthem Jana Gana Mana Written to Honor British Royalty? BJP MP's Claims Spark Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 01:08 pm CST
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome the British has sparked controversy. Congress minister Priyank Kharge refuted this assertion as "WhatsApp history," emphasizing that Rabindranath Tagore clarified in 1937 that his composition honored India's destiny, not British royalty. This article examines the historical context of the anthem and recurring misconceptions about its origins.
Arunachal Pradesh Police Issues Warning Against Fake Army Casualties Report on Social Media
Nov 03, 2025 11:10 am CST
Arunachal Pradesh Police have warned of legal action against an X user who spread false information about Indian Army casualties in a supposed gunfight with insurgents. Contrary to these fake claims, Assam Rifles has successfully conducted counter-insurgency operations against ULFA(I) and NSCN-K(YA) groups in the northeastern region, maintaining security in this sensitive border area.
Wikipedia Creates Entry on Rival Grokipedia: Highlighting Concerns About AI-Generated Content and Alleged Misinformation
Oct 28, 2025 09:55 pm CST
Wikipedia has established an entry about Grokipedia, Elon Musk's AI-powered encyclopedia developed by xAI. The page outlines how the new platform contains over 885,000 AI-generated articles, many appearing to be direct duplications from Wikipedia. The entry highlights concerns about content modifications reflecting Musk's personal views and potential misinformation, while a Wikimedia spokesperson dismissed Musk's claims of Wikipedia bias with the pointed remark "Even Grokipedia needs Wikipedia to exist."