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Swimming Australia just created a groundbreaking website to protect athletes from AI-generated fake news that's been causing them real distress. The "flickbait" resource will publicly debunk false stories targeting swimmers with a simple red X.
Fake news sites created by AI have been spreading since 2023, but learning four simple checks can help anyone spot them in seconds. Here's how to protect yourself from misleading articles designed to confuse or profit from unsuspecting readers.
New tools and expert networks are helping people identify AI-generated disinformation after a study found nearly half of fake headlines looked real to readers. On International Fact-Checking Day, fact-checkers share how to separate truth from fiction online.
Ghana's government has confirmed that a viral notice ordering Africans to leave Cambodia by May 31 is completely fake. Diplomatic channels verified the document was fraudulent, bringing relief to thousands of worried families.
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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
A groundbreaking UC Riverside study reveals Black and Latino teenagers significantly outperform white peers at identifying online disinformation, especially race-related content. Their secret weapon? Real-world experience navigating digital racism has made them naturally savvier online.
Over 100 social media influencers from Northern Nigeria just completed training to spot and counter misinformation online. The program teaches fact-checking skills and ethical digital engagement to help truth rise above the noise.
Kemi Busari from DUBAWA Nigeria just earned a seat on the committee guiding fact-checking across an entire continent. His election shows how West Africa is stepping up to protect truth in the digital age.
Religious leaders across Nigeria are learning to verify information and combat misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is equipping clerics with fact-checking skills to protect communities from harmful falsehoods.
France's Foreign Ministry launched an official account that uses sarcasm and memes to combat disinformation, attracting 180,000 followers in just five months. The creative approach generates 15 million impressions weekly while defending truth with the same viral tactics used by trolls.
Kenya's Court of Appeal just struck down laws that criminalized "false information," saying the state can't be the referee of truth. But while free speech won, government surveillance powers remain intact.
Hedi Argent escaped Nazi Austria at age 10 and now shares her story with students, drawing powerful parallels between 1930s propaganda and today's social media misinformation. Her message of hope: learning from history can help the next generation prevent hatred from taking root.
Political scientist Ian Bremmer, who advises world leaders, reveals his strategies for staying informed without getting overwhelmed. In a new TED conversation, he offers practical tips anyone can use to think more clearly about the news.
A South Carolina news station is putting money behind every weather forecast they get right. For each accurate prediction, $50 goes directly to local charities.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
Australia's only daily news service delivered in Auslan by Deaf journalists just secured another year of funding after community advocacy saved it from closure. The program has already reached more than 300,000 Australians since launching in 2024.
Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan made an emotional exit from KWQC TV6 on Friday, urging the industry to prioritize facts over comfortable coverage. His tearful plea for transparency struck a chord with viewers tired of superficial reporting.
A network of 800+ African media outlets is joining forces to stop health and climate misinformation from spreading across the continent. Their strategy combines journalist training, verified sources, and cross-border collaboration.
Two cousins from Wisconsin who had never met discovered they were neighbors in Florida when one spotted the other on a local news broadcast. Their chance reunion led to a friendship that lasted over a decade.
A TV news anchor reveals the simple speaking techniques that help him stay calm and authoritative on camera, even during breaking news chaos. His advice works for anyone facing a big presentation or public speaking moment.
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