Bondi Attack: Man's 'Nightmare' After False ID
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.
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AI Deepfakes of Doctors Spread Health Misinformation
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.
RFK Jr's Autism Remarks Cause Political Uproar
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.
AI Chatbots Persuasive but Inaccurate, UK Study Finds
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.
Critical Thinking to Become Mandatory for UK University Students
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.
X's Location Tool Reveals Fake Political Accounts
Elon Musk's X platform reveals foreign accounts posing as American supporters through new location feature. Discover how this impacts misinformation and user privacy.
X Tool Reveals Foreign-Based Maga Influencers
Elon Musk's X platform unveils a new transparency feature, 'about this account', exposing prominent Maga personalities operating from Russia, Nigeria, and India.
Experts condemn dangerous 'free birth' misinformation
Medical professionals warn against unassisted childbirth promoted online. Learn why experts call this trend 'life-threatening' and what expectant parents should know.
AI Christmas Market Hoax Leaves Tourists Locked Out
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.
AI Drives Cancer Research Fraud: 400K Fake Papers Found
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.
New UK laws to release more suspect details
The Law Commission proposes releasing more suspect information to counter misinformation after high-profile incidents. Discover how this impacts media and police.
Climate misinformation war threatens renewable projects
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 defends climate sceptics in Senate inquiry
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'.
Musk's Grok AI falsely claims Trump won 2020 election
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.
Google AI spreads dangerous headlight myths to drivers
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.
Academics debunk $9tn net zero cost claim
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.
Trump's Media Allies Warp Reality Beyond Recognition
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.
Khan fights 'no-go zone' myths about UK cities
London Mayor Sadiq Khan confronts what he describes as a dangerous misinformation campaign by right-wing agitators deliberately portraying UK cities as lawless 'no-go zones'.
Exxon funded climate denial in Latin America
Newly uncovered documents reveal how ExxonMobil funded conservative think tanks to spread climate misinformation throughout Latin America, undermining environmental progress in vulnerable regions.
Police to name suspect ethnicity against far-right rumours
New police guidance mandates disclosure of suspects' ethnicity to counter misinformation and far-right conspiracy theories circulating online after major incidents.
Fake De Blasio interview scandal rocks New York Times
A sophisticated hoax featuring a fabricated interview with former New York mayor Bill de Blasio has exposed vulnerabilities in political journalism and raised questions about AI-generated deception.
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