Middle East crisis: Explained in 10 points
The rising threats and provocative actions from Iran and Israel has created a aggressive situation in the Middle East. The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the region…
Meta says India is the largest market for Meta AI usage
WhatsApp’s massive 500 million users in India have supercharged Meta’s AI ambitions. Meta first launched Meta AI, which is present across Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and the web, in the…
Misinformation and conspiracy theories around Trump shooting
Assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory misinformation Barely minutes after the shots had rung out, the assassination attempt on former US president Donald…
AI-Enabled Editing Tools and Disinformation
Even as media try to wrap their heads around AI-generated images, AI editing tools that were a precursor are being misused to spread disinformation. Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed photo…
INDIA BUDGET: Infrastructure Spending Target Unchanged for 2024-25
India’s federal government announced on Tuesday that it will allocate a record 11.11 trillion rupees ($132.85 billion) for infrastructure spending in the financial year ending March 2025. The primary goal…
Dubai princess divorces husband
The post simply stated, “Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you. Take Care. Your…
Survey Finds False and Fake Information Risk Highest in India
Out of all risks, misinformation and disinformation were selected most frequently as the number one risk for India by experts, surpassing infectious diseases, illicit economic activity, inequality, and labor shortages.…
Viral image of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi holding a cigarette is AI-generated
What is the claim? A black-and-white photograph purportedly showing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi smoking has circulated widely on social media, with claims that it dates back to her youth. The…
Unpacking WhatsApp Myths: Jio Free Recharge & Unverified Claims
In today’s digital age, staying informed can be a challenge. WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform, can be a breeding ground for misinformation. This explainer tackles two recent examples circulating on…
Deepfake Alert: Sonakshi Sinha in a Golden Bikini? Not Quite!
A video circulating on social media has set tongues wagging, supposedly showing Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha strutting down the runway in a dazzling golden bikini. But hold on a minute,…