Explainer: Google Photos Gets Smarter With AI
Introduction Editing photos and watching videos just got a serious upgrade. With its latest update, Google is quietly transforming Google Photos into something far more powerful — and far more…
Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Falsely Shows Indian Official Threatening Countries Over Iran Oil Supply
Claim A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows a Joint Secretary from India’s Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas issuing a strong warning Fact The claim is false.…
Fact Check: 5 dangerous myths
Claim There are several widespread beliefs in India about seizures (Epilepsy) that can be harmful, misleading, or even dangerous for patients. Verdict: TRUE What’s the story? Despite being a common…
Fact Check: Kudos to PIB Factcheck Unit flagged 2,913 fake claims and blocked 1,400 URLs?
Claim The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit has. Flagged 2,913 fake news/misinformation cases acilitated blocking of over 1,400 URLs. Facilitated blocking of over 1,400 URLsto curb misinformation related…
Fact Check: Fake “Income Tax Department” email claiming compliance gaps
ClaimA viral email claims to be from the Income Tax Department, warning users about “compliance gaps” in their return filings and urging them to take immediate action. Fact Check Verdict:…
Fact Check: Iran is charging countries money to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
ClaimAmid the ongoing conflict, reports suggest that Iran is controlling access to the Strait of Hormuz and forcing countries or ships to pay for safe passage. Verdict: Misleading What’s the…
Fact Check: Indian oil tanker paid Iran in Chinese yuan to pass through Strait of Hormuz
ClaimViral social media posts claim that an Indian oil tanker was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only after making payment to Iran in Chinese yuan, suggesting a…
Fact Check: Is the US planning to use Indian territory to launch attacks on Iran?
ClaimViral posts claim that the United States has sought permission to use Indian territory to launch military operations against Iran. Verdict: Fake What’s the story? Amid rising tensions in West…
Fact Check: Is Bill Gates controlling rainfall in North India through geoengineering?
ClaimViral social media posts claim that Bill Gates is creating or controlling rainfall in North India using “artificial rain,” chemtrails, or geoengineering experiments. Verdict: False What’s the story? Over the…
Fact Check: Netanyahu is dead / latest video is AI-generated
Claim Social media posts claim that Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed in an Iranian strike, and that recent videos of him—including a Nowruz message—are AI-generated deepfakes. Verdict: False What’s the…