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#EdoDecides2024: NFC sets to combat AI-misinformation, as stakeholders task media, tech coys to support fact-checkers to ensure election integrity

By Caleb Ijioma   Some critical stakeholders in Saturday’s Edo State Governorship Election have urged the media and technology platforms such as Meta, X, and...

58 per cent of American citizens fooled by AI-generated misinformation – Report

A recent survey has revealed that 58 per cent of adults in the United States have been deceived by misinformation generated by Artificial Intelligence...

OpenAI disrupts Iranian influence campaigns targeting US election

OpenAI has identified and shut down an influence campaign linked to the Iranian government.  This operation, aimed at disseminating false information about the US elections,...

Online tools to identify and counter misinformation on the internet

IN an era where misinformation proliferates online, the need for effective tools to identify and counter false information has become increasingly urgent. From fact-checking platforms...

Deepfake video of Biden reciting Islamic prayers circulates online

A video showing US President Joe Biden reciting Islamic prayers in Arabic has been circulating widely on WhatsApp. The 50-second footage of President Biden speaking...

AI fuelling misinformation on public health, climate change – UN spox

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has been facilitating easy distribution of misinformation and disinformation regarding climate change and vaccines including other global public health issues, said...

Meta, MCA launch WhatsApp helpline to combat AI misinformation

A WhatsApp helpline has been launched by Meta in collaboration with the Misinformation Combat Alliance (MCA) to address misinformation generated by AI, particularly deepfakes...

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FACT-CHECK: Did Atiku lose $2.5m after Tinubu’s US court victory?

A Facebook post claiming that former vice president Atiku...

Imo attempted murder: Victim misidentified as girlfriend’s sister

A REPORT circulating across various news platforms and social...

False! Seun Okinbaloye did not accuse Tinubu, INEC of rigging 2027

A VIRAL post circulating on social media claims that...

EXPLAINER: PFIPC controversy and how government agencies are established in Nigeria

ON Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Independent Corrupt Practices...

No, R. Kelly is not dead – tweet from parody X account

A VIRAL post circulating on X claims that American...

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FACT-CHECK: Did Atiku lose $2.5m after Tinubu’s US court victory?

A Facebook post claiming that former vice president Atiku...

Imo attempted murder: Victim misidentified as girlfriend’s sister

A REPORT circulating across various news platforms and social...

False! Seun Okinbaloye did not accuse Tinubu, INEC of rigging 2027

A VIRAL post circulating on social media claims that...

EXPLAINER: PFIPC controversy and how government agencies are established in Nigeria

ON Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Independent Corrupt Practices...

No, R. Kelly is not dead – tweet from parody X account

A VIRAL post circulating on X claims that American...