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fact-checking
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New York Postpolitics10 days ago
CNN fact-checker has not appeared on network television since late February
Daniel Dale has not appeared on CNN broadcasts in more than three months. The network stated that his on-air appearances depend on daily news developments.
flipboard.comai22 days ago
Forbes Publishes Guide on Verifying AI-Generated Content
The article outlines methods for checking facts produced by AI tools. It focuses on accuracy verification and reduction of incorrect outputs.
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asiaone.comworld24 days ago
Fact check finds senator did not resign from office
A video posted on May 25 claimed a senator resigned, but the claim is false. The senator remains listed on the official Senate website and later clarified he had considered but rejected the idea.
thequint.comworld27 days ago
Videos Circulating Online Do Not Show Earthquake in Eldoret
Social media clips purporting to show an earthquake in Eldoret, Kenya, use digital filters and mismatched audio. No seismic activity has been recorded in the area.
nbcnews.comai29 days ago
Author Did Not Verify AI-Generated Facts in Book on Truth
A book titled The Future of Truth contains information generated by artificial intelligence that was not double-checked before publication. The observation was posted by @NateSilver538 on social media.
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Newsweekworld38 days ago
Cleveland Clinic Clarifies RFK Jr. Did Not Control Robotic Instruments During Live Heart Surgery
KFF Health News revised its story after Cleveland Clinic clarified that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not operate robotic surgical instruments on a live heart patient. The initial version prompted social media backlash, including a widely viewed post by Brandy Zadrozny. Surgeon Vamsi…
manilatimes.networld42 days ago
Lacson Senate Panel Releases Partial Report on Flood Control Corruption Scandal
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson stated he would not shield President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if evidence directly implicates him but clarified he made no call for resignation. A YouTube video falsely claiming otherwise had reached 6,200 views by May 11, 2026. Lacson delivered a partia…
The Timesbusiness42 days ago
BBC Pauses Verify Live Blog to Focus Fact-Checking on Main News Pages
The BBC has discontinued its Verify Live service, which launched in June 2025 with prominent placement on the homepage and app. Executive editor Lindsay McCoy cited poor audience reach in an internal email. The decision comes as the broadcaster pursues a £500 million cost-cutting…
investors.comai44 days ago
AI Used in Fact-Checking Process on Facebook Posts About Masks and Wildfires
A guest essay describes how Meta employed AI to link fact-checks to articles and videos in 2020 and 2021. City Journal’s John Tierney and journalist John Stossel had their content labeled with warnings after Facebook connected it to earlier fact-checks by Science Feedback. The es…
app.buzzsumo.comworld59 days ago
Fact-Checking Kenyan President's Claims on Fuel Prices and Income Comparisons
Kenyan President Ruto stated that fuel prices in Kenya should be compared to other middle-income countries. Fact-checking shows Kenya and Tanzania are both lower-middle-income economies with similar fuel prices. Disputes arose over road network claims and income classifications.