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Fake news

Musk has erection in right arm? AI not reliable news source: European media study

Mistakes made by Chatbots include confusing news with parody, getting dates wrong or simply inventing events.
Mistakes made by Chatbots include confusing news with parody, getting dates wrong or simply inventing events.

Nothing but blue skies: Conspiracy theorists laud US government shutdown

Conspiracy theorists believe the shutdown has put a stop to schemes by billionaires to alter the weather.
Conspiracy theorists believe the shutdown has put a stop to schemes by billionaires to alter the weather.

UK reporter ‘horrified’ as Russia-backed website steals ID to fabricate report

A Russia-backed website mimicking Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) had embezzled money for an offshore property empire.
A Russia-backed website mimicking Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) had embezzled money for an offshore property empire.

AI doesn’t just lie – it can make you believe it

Findings from latest research suggest that AI could amplify humans’ ability to implant false memories.
Findings from latest research suggest that AI could amplify humans’ ability to implant false memories.

Disinformation now has a new channel – AI chatbots

Artificial intelligence bots are susceptible to political biases and manipulation by governments, says the writer.
Artificial intelligence bots are susceptible to political biases and manipulation by governments, says the writer.

Singapore Prison Service debunks online claims that it launched ‘the world’s first floating prison’

Social media posts claimed that the move was to “solve overcrowding and land issues” in a facility located on water 500m off Singapore’s coast.
Social media posts claimed that the move was to “solve overcrowding and land issues” in a facility located on water 500m off Singapore’s coast.

Countering misinformation requires both laws and access to trusted news sources: Josephine Teo

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said Sinfapore must try and prevent “cracks in our infrastructure of fact”.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said Sinfapore must try and prevent “cracks in our infrastructure of fact”.

Indian tech hub state pushes jail terms for ‘fake news’, sparks worries

FILE PHOTO: A man uses his mobile phone in New Delhi, India, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A man uses his mobile phone in New Delhi, India, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo

Trump dismisses reports that say US is weighing up to $38b civilian nuclear deal for Iran

FILE PHOTO: People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 5, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 5, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File Photo

Brothers blame influencer mum’s ‘conspiracy theories’ after sister’s death

Mr Gabriel Shemirani blames her mother, health influencer Kate Shemirani, for his sister’s death in 2024.
Mr Gabriel Shemirani blames her mother, health influencer Kate Shemirani, for his sister’s death in 2024.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.