Noa Schumann
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Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?
The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness.
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Russia using Iran war as proganda weapon against Ukraine
Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.
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EU migration reform: Could it lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?
A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE. The Cube investigates.
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Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan?
On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process.
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Did Francesca Albanese really call Israel 'the enemy of humanity'?
Last week, France, Germany and others called for the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, over an alleged anti-semitic comment about Israel. Her supporters say the claim is based on misinformation.
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Will ICE handle security at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy?
On 27 January, the US's controversial ICE agency said that its investigative arm would be involved in security-related support for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement sparked political protests, but what's the truth behind the outrage?
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Will the Mercosur agreement really bring 'toxic' food to our plates?
From farmers burning tyres outside the European Parliament to motorway blockades across the continent, tensions around the EU-Mercosur trade agreement don't look set to go away. Many critics argue that it will lead to a flood of "toxic" products on the European market, but how true is this?
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Are Romanians really protesting against an 'anti–free speech' law?
Thousands of people took to the streets of Bucharest last week to protest against a law that they say threatens freedom of expression in Romania. However, an investigation by The Cube suggests that the legislation is intended to combat extremist activity.
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