
China’s ‘Drone Man’ Hoax: AI Video Sparks Global Misinformation Debate
A viral AI-generated video dubbed ‘China’s Drone Man’ highlights growing challenges in combating digital misinformation as synthetic content blurs reality.
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A viral AI-generated video dubbed ‘China’s Drone Man’ highlights growing challenges in combating digital misinformation as synthetic content blurs reality.
A new report highlights the growing challenge of AI-generated hyper-realistic content, urging global vigilance against misinformation risks.
Pang Tong confesses Xu Shu’s betrayal, and Xu Shu departs to spread rumors that Han Sui and Ma Teng are revolting. Alarmed, Cao Cao sends Xu Shu to guard San Pass. Riding the flagship on a calm Yangtze, Cao Cao banquets his generals beneath a full moon, boasts of conquering the south, and composes “To Drink a Song.” As night falls, he praises his chained warships, convinced of victory. Two former Yuan Shao officers, Jiao Chu and Zhang Nan, volunteer to raid the southern camps in twenty small boats but are slain by Han Dang and Zhou Tai. Observing the north’s fleet return, Zhou Yu rejoices until a banner is ripped by wind, brushing his face—he cries out and collapses, blood flowing, stricken by a dire omen.
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After the tragic stabbing in Southport and subsequent riots, London residents share their views on the unrest and the impact of misinformation fueling the violence.
A new report highlights global audience concerns over AI-generated news content and its impact on trust.
A fabricated news story on social media falsely claims China’s FAST telescope is in ruins, using images of the collapsed Arecibo Observatory in the U.S. Here’s the truth behind the misinformation.
China’s Foreign Ministry has rejected U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s accusations of distorting global information, stating that such claims are unfounded and harm international relations.
An exploration of how media manipulation influences public perception in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Unverified reports and fake news are fueling the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict. This article explores how misinformation spreads and its impact on public perception and the conflict itself.
Foreign vloggers in Wuhan, Jovis and Marissa, challenge a news outlet for distorting their interview about life during the coronavirus outbreak, emphasizing the need for accurate media reporting.