The White House faces backlash for spreading misinformation after a US immigration agent shot dead Renee Nicole Good, a mother and poet, in Minneapolis. We examine the claims versus the evidence.
BBC Director General Tim Davie says the broadcaster must remain on X to counter a 'flood' of disinformation from states like China and Russia, despite pressure to quit the platform.
AI-generated images of Venezuela's Maduro being captured by US forces went viral, amassing millions of views and highlighting the severe challenges of misinformation in the digital age. Discover how fact-checkers are struggling to keep up.
AI chatbot ChatGPT claims the US invasion of Venezuela is 'misinformation', despite President Trump capturing leader Nicolás Maduro. Read the full story and the AI's startling denial.
Canadian officials warn US health bodies can't be trusted for accurate vaccine info, citing Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial moves. This comes as measles cases surge and childhood immunisation rates fall in Canada.
A Guardian investigation uncovers false and potentially harmful health information in Google's AI Overviews, putting UK users at serious risk. Experts warn of life-threatening consequences.
Elon Musk's Grok AI admitted lapses in its safety systems led to creating images of 'minors in minimal clothing'. xAI says it is urgently fixing the safeguards.
Hundreds of revellers in Birmingham's Centenary Square were left disappointed after a promised fireworks display failed to materialise for the second year running, following false online claims.
Hundreds of revellers braved the cold for a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham's Centenary Square that never happened, duped by online misinformation. Discover how fake events strain emergency services.
Donald Trump's social media post blaming wind turbines for killing a bald eagle used an 8-year-old photo of a falcon from Israel. Discover the facts behind the viral error.
As wildfires destroyed his LA home, Mel Gibson joined Joe Rogan to dismiss climate science. This 2025 interview exposed dangerous misinformation and stark inequality. Read the full analysis.
In the wake of the Bondi beach tragedy, AI-generated fakes and false claims spread rapidly online, challenging fact-checking systems and public trust. Discover the alarming details.
A journalist's own experience with AI-generated content reveals how to sensitively help diaspora elders navigate online misinformation. Learn key strategies for crucial family conversations.
A Pakistani man in Australia describes his 'deep trauma' after being falsely named as the Bondi attacker online. Read how misinformation spread on social media.
An investigation reveals hundreds of AI-generated deepfake videos of real doctors on TikTok and Facebook, manipulated to sell unproven supplements. Experts call for urgent action.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash after controversial comments linking childhood vaccines to an 'autism epidemic'. Critics condemn his remarks as harmful misinformation. Read the full story.
A major UK government study reveals AI chatbots can change political opinions, but the most persuasive models deliver substantial misinformation. Discover the risks to public discourse.
A landmark report mandates critical thinking and liberal arts modules for all UK university students from 2026, aiming to combat misinformation. Discover the new skills framework.
Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign accounts posing as American supporters through new location feature. Discover how this impacts misinformation and user privacy.
Elon Musk's X platform unveils a new transparency feature, 'about this account', exposing prominent Maga personalities operating from Russia, Nigeria, and India.
Medical professionals warn against unassisted childbirth promoted online. Learn why experts call this trend 'life-threatening' and what expectant parents should know.
Tourists flocked to Buckingham Palace after AI-generated ads promoted a fake Christmas market. Discover how this digital deception unfolded and learn to verify travel plans.
Artificial intelligence is accelerating fraudulent cancer research publication, with 400,000 fake papers identified. Learn how this threatens patient care and how to spot reliable medical information.
The Law Commission proposes releasing more suspect information to counter misinformation after high-profile incidents. Discover how this impacts media and police.
Australian Senate inquiry reveals how coordinated misinformation campaigns are derailing renewable energy projects and dividing communities. Discover the impact on net zero targets.
News Corp Australia's executive chair Michael Miller tells Senate inquiry that platforming climate deniers is part of 'healthy debate' and denies company is part of 'denial machine'.
Elon Musk's Grok chatbot generated false claims that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election, continuing a pattern of far-right content. Discover the full story.
Australian authorities issue urgent warning after Google's AI search tool provides dangerously incorrect information about when drivers must use headlights, risking road safety nationwide.
Leading Australian academics have slammed the Nationals' repeated use of a '$9 trillion cost' figure for net zero, revealing the calculation has been fundamentally misrepresented and lacks credible methodology.
As Trump returns to the political arena, his sympathetic media partners are creating an alarming new paradigm where facts become optional and conspiracy theories dominate mainstream discourse.