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AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown

  • Avalanche of AI-generated visuals dwarf anything seen in previous conflicts, researchers say
By AFP ·
Amid Middle East tensions, Pakistan says viral notice on temporary port shutdown is fake

Amid Middle East tensions, Pakistan says viral notice on temporary port shutdown is fake

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Fake news witnessed massive surge in Pakistan during ex-PM Khan party protest in Islamabad — report

Fake news witnessed massive surge in Pakistan during ex-PM Khan party protest in Islamabad — report

By KASHIF IMRAN ·
Pakistani IT minister confirms amendments to cybercrime law to curb ‘fake news, misinformation’

Pakistani IT minister confirms amendments to cybercrime law to curb ‘fake news, misinformation’

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Deepfakes weaponized to target Pakistan’s women leaders photos

Deepfakes weaponized to target Pakistan’s women leaders

By AFP ·
Special An AI-powered tool aims to combat fake news in the Arab world and beyond graphic

An AI-powered tool aims to combat fake news in the Arab world and beyond

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
‘Fake news’ of Pakistan rape ignites real protest movement photos

‘Fake news’ of Pakistan rape ignites real protest movement

By AFP ·
Israeli army investigates claims of fabricated stories in The Jewish Chronicle

Israeli army investigates claims of fabricated stories in The Jewish Chronicle

By Arab News ·
Older generations more likely to fall for AI-generated fake news, Global AI Summit hears

Older generations more likely to fall for AI-generated fake news, Global AI Summit hears

By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
Reuters denies reporting imminent Israeli attack on Lebanon following social media claims

Reuters denies reporting imminent Israeli attack on Lebanon following social media claims

By Reuters ·
AI-driven fake news, social unrest among top global risks: World Economic Forum report

AI-driven fake news, social unrest among top global risks: World Economic Forum report

By Arab News ·
Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

By Reuters ·
Saudi-born comedian urges people to verify social media news, slams ‘narrative manipulation’ in Israel-Hamas war video

Saudi-born comedian urges people to verify social media news, slams ‘narrative manipulation’ in Israel-Hamas war

By Arab News ·

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