False: Video does not show a real plane crash in the US state of Georgia
Aviation records do not confirm a jetliner incident matching the video’s description. The clip was made using an AI tool.
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Dated AI video used to falsely claim Iran struck Israeli airport
No verified information supports the claim that Iran recently struck Ben Gurion Airport. The video was posted before a later missile-related incident at the airport. It contains visual inconsistencies indicating AI-generated content.
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False: Video of man taking a selfie with Ri Sol Ju is manipulated, likely AI-generated
The digitally altered footage appears to be based on photographs from a 2018 event attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju
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Viral cat photo ID guide is a meme, not a Japanese pet license requirement
The image follows a social media trend and was created by AI tools. Japan’s microchip pet registration system does not require a photo of the animal.
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Old footage and CGI clips used to spread false claim of Iranian retaliation against Ukraine
There has been no Iranian retaliatory strike against Ukraine after the Caspian Sea attack. The video shows March footage from Israel and digitally rendered hypothetical scenarios.
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AI-generated image falsely shows Hong Kong lawmaker Joephy Chan crouching on desk
A review of the July 16 House Committee video shows Chan was seated while speaking. SynthID markers were detected in the viral image, indicating that it was altered with an AI model.
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False: US Supreme Court did not strip Trump of immunity in Epstein-related case
The court’s decision on presidential immunity came in 2024 concerning the 2020 election, not Epstein-related cases. There has been no new ruling this year on Trump’s immunity.
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Just in case: No, Harry Kane did not compare Mexico fans to UK closing-time pub crowds
The supposed remark by the England captain about Mexico fans making noises outside the team hotel originated from a satirical post. The accompanying image is AI-generated.
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False: Old UK drink-spiking case resurfaces with misleading claims about suspect and injury
The 18-year-old victim was hospitalized in August 2021. No record shows any suspect was arrested or identified by race or religion. She fully recovered after one day of hospitalization.
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False: Image of Taiwan KMT leader at ‘1949’ monument in Nanjing is AI-made
Viral image of Cheng Li-wun’s mainland trip seemingly taken at a politically sensitive stele was created with Google’s AI tools.
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