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Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?

Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing.

EuroVerify

Video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clash

A misleading video has gone viral on social media, supposedly showing a brawl in Amsterdam during the trouble that took place in the Dutch capital before and after a football match.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Does the Celsius energy drink contain dangerous levels of cyanide?

Social media users have been resharing a misleading clip of an influencer claiming that the energy drink Celsius contains dangerous levels of cyanide.

USA

Russia, China and Iran spread misinformation during US election

Russia, Iran and China steadily increased their use of English-language disinformation in the months leading up to Election Day.

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Tech News

How did Elon Musk’s pro-Trump X posts get so popular?

A study has found that Musk appears to have tweaked X’s algorithm to boost his posts pro-Trump.

Tech News

US warns Russian election disinformation risks 'inciting violence'

Russia is the "most active threat" as false stories and videos of election fraud pose a risk of violence, US agencies warned.

Tech News

Fact checks on X fail to counter US election misinformation - report

A fact-checking feature on Elon Musk's social media platform isn't countering election misinformation.

EuroVerify

Smear campaigns part of Moscow's attempts to interfere in US election

US intelligence authorities have linked AI-enabled campaigns smearing presidential candidates to Russia's hybrid warfare.

Tech News

Russia, Iran and China step up influence efforts as US election nears

Russian operatives continue to take steps to undermine the Harris-Walz campaign, says a new report by Microsoft.

Tech News

Hateful online content helped spur Southport riots, UK regulator finds

UK regulator Ofcom found a clear connection between online social media posts and increased violence on the streets during riots over the summer.

Tech News

Europeans don’t trust AI when it comes to elections – survey

A new survey shows how Europeans have little faith in AI being used in elections.

EuroVerify

Calls for offshore EU asylum centres fuel misinformation in Moldova

Reports that the small eastern European country is being considered a potential site for migrant camps have triggered a wave of misinformation.

Tech News

AI chatbot can reduce conspiracy theorists' beliefs, study finds

Researchers highlighted the possibility for AI to refute each person’s specific arguments and to generate personalised content.

Culture news

Venice Film Festival boss quits X over Elon Musk statements

Alberto Barbera is the latest high-profile figure to announce their departure from the X platform due to Elon Musk’s statements.

No Comment

WATCH: Anger and misinformation fuel clashes near Downing Street

Violence erupted near British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's residence in London as hundreds of protesters clashed with police following the killing of three girls in Southport.

The Cube

Did Zelenskyy’s wife spend €4 million in aid money on a Bugatti?

Social media users are accusing Olena Zelenska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wife, of using millions in taxpayers’ money to purchase a hypercar not yet released to the market. The Cube takes a look.

The Cube

Euro 2024-linked misinformation takes aim at minorities

The UEFA European Championship is entering its final stages, but what should be a celebration of European football has been clouded by false claims online designed to stir up hatred against marginalised groups.

Tech News

Leading AI chatbots are spewing Russian misinformation, study finds

“This unvirtuous cycle means falsehoods are generated, repeated, and validated by AI platforms,” the study said.

The Cube

Operation Overload: Pro-Russians flooding newsrooms with fake news

A new report says that the scheme also seeks to amplify certain fake narratives by having reporters publish their debunks and share them far and wide.

Tech News

AI chatbots are ‘intentionally’ spreading election disinformation

An updated report has concluded that most tech companies have not made enough changes to their platforms to stop them spreading false information.