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German Fact-Check Debunks Misinformation on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two claims circulating on X reveals inaccuracies regarding the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany: The claim that 304,000 rejected asylum seekers receive welfare is false (actual number of those with deportation orders is 202,880, with only 17,583 immediately deportable), a...
German Fact-Check Debunks Misinformation on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two claims circulating on X reveals inaccuracies regarding the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany: The claim that 304,000 rejected asylum seekers receive welfare is false (actual number of those with deportation orders is 202,880, with only 17,583 immediately deportable), a...
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40% Bias Score
AI Chatbots Produce 50% Inaccurate News Responses: BBC Study
A BBC investigation found that leading AI assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity produced over 50% inaccurate or misleading responses to news questions, including factual errors, altered quotes, and outdated information presented as current events, prompting concerns about the spre...
AI Chatbots Produce 50% Inaccurate News Responses: BBC Study
A BBC investigation found that leading AI assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and Perplexity produced over 50% inaccurate or misleading responses to news questions, including factual errors, altered quotes, and outdated information presented as current events, prompting concerns about the spre...
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64% Bias Score
Misinformation Campaign Against Methane-Reducing Cattle Feed Additive
A misinformation campaign surrounding Bovaer, a cattle feed additive proven to reduce methane emissions, sparked consumer boycotts and political inquiries, highlighting the need for improved communication from scientists and the industry.
Misinformation Campaign Against Methane-Reducing Cattle Feed Additive
A misinformation campaign surrounding Bovaer, a cattle feed additive proven to reduce methane emissions, sparked consumer boycotts and political inquiries, highlighting the need for improved communication from scientists and the industry.
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40% Bias Score
French Media Leaks Compromise Murder Investigation
In Epinay-sur-Orge, France, the body of 11-year-old Louise was discovered on February 8th; two individuals initially detained were released, but two others are now in custody for murder and failure to report a crime, following the premature release of the initial suspects' identities by far-right me...
French Media Leaks Compromise Murder Investigation
In Epinay-sur-Orge, France, the body of 11-year-old Louise was discovered on February 8th; two individuals initially detained were released, but two others are now in custody for murder and failure to report a crime, following the premature release of the initial suspects' identities by far-right me...
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56% Bias Score
NSW urged to fast-track mandatory civics education amid democratic concerns
A 2019 assessment revealed that 60 percent of NSW year 10 students failed civics assessments, prompting calls to mandate civics education sooner than the planned 2027 implementation to address declining social cohesion, rising antisemitism, and low democratic trust.
NSW urged to fast-track mandatory civics education amid democratic concerns
A 2019 assessment revealed that 60 percent of NSW year 10 students failed civics assessments, prompting calls to mandate civics education sooner than the planned 2027 implementation to address declining social cohesion, rising antisemitism, and low democratic trust.
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44% Bias Score
Debunked: Elon Musk's False Claims About USAID
Elon Musk's false claims on X about USAID, including money laundering allegations and celebrity payments, have been debunked; fact-checks show no evidence supporting these assertions.
Debunked: Elon Musk's False Claims About USAID
Elon Musk's false claims on X about USAID, including money laundering allegations and celebrity payments, have been debunked; fact-checks show no evidence supporting these assertions.
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40% Bias Score
AI Chatbots Produce Inaccurate News Summaries: BBC Study
A BBC study found that four major AI chatbots produced inaccurate news summaries, with 51% of responses containing significant errors and 19% including factual inaccuracies such as incorrect dates and numbers; the BBC CEO called on AI developers to address this.
AI Chatbots Produce Inaccurate News Summaries: BBC Study
A BBC study found that four major AI chatbots produced inaccurate news summaries, with 51% of responses containing significant errors and 19% including factual inaccuracies such as incorrect dates and numbers; the BBC CEO called on AI developers to address this.
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28% Bias Score
Far-Right Populists Significantly More Likely to Spread Misinformation Online: Study
A study analyzing 32 million tweets from 8,198 Members of Parliament in 26 countries from 2017-2022 found far-right populist politicians significantly more likely to spread misinformation than those from other parties, due to their focus on cultural grievances and hostility towards democratic instit...
Far-Right Populists Significantly More Likely to Spread Misinformation Online: Study
A study analyzing 32 million tweets from 8,198 Members of Parliament in 26 countries from 2017-2022 found far-right populist politicians significantly more likely to spread misinformation than those from other parties, due to their focus on cultural grievances and hostility towards democratic instit...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Orders Purge Health Data, Hindering Research and Public Health
President Trump's executive orders led to the removal of vital health data from US health agency websites, hindering research, disproportionately harming marginalized communities, and potentially delaying responses to emerging health threats.
Trump's Executive Orders Purge Health Data, Hindering Research and Public Health
President Trump's executive orders led to the removal of vital health data from US health agency websites, hindering research, disproportionately harming marginalized communities, and potentially delaying responses to emerging health threats.
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76% Bias Score
Southport Murders: 52-Year Sentence and Prevent Scheme Review
On July 29, 2024, Axel Rudakubana, 18, murdered three children and attempted to murder ten others at a dance class in Southport, England, resulting in a 52-year minimum prison sentence and a review of the Prevent anti-terror scheme.
Southport Murders: 52-Year Sentence and Prevent Scheme Review
On July 29, 2024, Axel Rudakubana, 18, murdered three children and attempted to murder ten others at a dance class in Southport, England, resulting in a 52-year minimum prison sentence and a review of the Prevent anti-terror scheme.
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24% Bias Score
Large Language Model Hallucinations: Causes, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies
Large language models, while convenient, frequently produce hallucinationsāfabricating information or contradicting input. This issue manifests in factual errors and context inconsistencies, affecting reliability and highlighting the need for user verification. A study revealed error rates of 30-90%...
Large Language Model Hallucinations: Causes, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies
Large language models, while convenient, frequently produce hallucinationsāfabricating information or contradicting input. This issue manifests in factual errors and context inconsistencies, affecting reliability and highlighting the need for user verification. A study revealed error rates of 30-90%...
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40% Bias Score
False Rape Accusation Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Germany
A fabricated video falsely accusing two Afghan men of raping an 18-year-old in Frankfurt circulated on German social media in January 2025, reaching tens of thousands before being removed; the claim was based on a 2022 case where the accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
False Rape Accusation Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in Germany
A fabricated video falsely accusing two Afghan men of raping an 18-year-old in Frankfurt circulated on German social media in January 2025, reaching tens of thousands before being removed; the claim was based on a 2022 case where the accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
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28% Bias Score
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