Tag: online misinformation
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Talal Chaudhry Accuses PTI of Using Paid Overseas Media to Fight the State
Overview: Allegations against PTI-linked overseas media In a high-profile press conference, Talal Chaudhry, the Minister of State for Interior, accused PTI-linked social media accounts of coordinating paid campaigns aimed at promoting anti-state narratives. He alleged these accounts operated overseas and worked to influence public opinion against state institutions, portraying them as adversaries rather than essential…
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Miss Universe President Raul Rocha Denies Rigging Claims, Labels Resigned Judge as Opportunist
Contested Pageant Results Prompt Controversy The Miss Universe Organization has found itself at the center of controversy as online chatter speculates about potential manipulation of the recent pageant results. In a swift response, Miss Universe President Raul Rocha publicly rejected these claims, underscoring the organization’s commitment to fairness and transparency. The episode highlights the heightened…
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POFMA Correction in Singapore: MalaysiaNow News Story
Singapore imposes POFMA correction on MalaysiaNow Singapore has issued a Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) correction direction to the online news outlet MalaysiaNow. The order, announced on Saturday, addresses claims published by the outlet about how a convicted drug courier was treated. The government says the article contains false or misleading statements…
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POFMA Correction Issued to MalaysiaNow Over False Claims About Drug Courier’s Treatment
Singapore Issues POFMA Correction to MalaysiaNow In a move that underscores Singapore’s use of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA), the government issued a correction direction to MalaysiaNow on Saturday, November 15. The action targets claims within an article that purportedly described the treatment of a convicted drug courier. POFMA, which grants…
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Jet Li Puts Rumors to Rest: A Topless Response to Heart-Transplant Gossip
Introduction: Rumors in the Limelight Celebrity gossip can spread as quickly as a fast-moving headline, especially when sensitive topics like health and organ donation are involved. In recent weeks, Chinese netizens and global fans have watched a wave of conjecture surrounding a famed action star. While some speculate about health scares or surgeries, Jet Li…
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Peter Jackson Crushed by False Compensation Claim: Libel Case Highlights Personal Toll of Online Defamation
Introduction: A Defamatory Claim and Its Far-Reaching Toll The High Court in Ireland heard a harrowing account of how false online accusations can devastate a family, beyond the immediate reputational harm. Peter Jackson, father of rugby star Paddy Jackson, described being “crushed” by a claimant’s unfounded allegation that he tried to bribe a witness and…
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Abhishek Bachchan Fight 4 Crore AI Deepfake Case Against YouTube/Google
Overview In a landmark legal move, a prominent Bollywood couple has taken on global tech giants Google and YouTube in the Delhi High Court, seeking compensation of 4 crore rupees. The petition alleges that YouTube allowed the use of deepfake and AI-generated content featuring the couple without their consent, a practice that could be used…