Deepfakes and AI-driver mis/disinformation takes a toll on social media users during viral trends especially when its elections or wars, conflicts. This even happens during natural disasters.
WebQoof Recap | From fake claims around the ongoing farmers' protest to an unrelated video being falsely linked to the recent violence that broke out in Uttarakhand's Haldwani, here are some of the most viral pieces of misinformation from this week.
Fact-Check | An altered image is being shared on the internet with a false claim stating that it shows the latest look of former Pakistani PM Imran Khan.
Fact-Check | This post is fake, Giorgia Meloni did not post anything about the Maldives-India row. This tweet showing her preferring Lakshadweep or Andaman over Maldives is altered and fake.
WebQoof Quiz Fact-Check | From old videos being shared as new to false claims being shared about Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's reaction about the Maldives-Lakshadweep row, social media platforms were abuzz with misinformation.