Tag: political misinformation
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Fact-Check: No, Somalia’s President Did Not Recognize Somaliland in Mosque Appearance
Overview A viral claim on Facebook alleges that Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud publicly recognized Somaliland during a mosque appearance. Recent fact-checks and corroborating details show that the video does not substantiate this claim. The post amplifies a misunderstanding or miscontextualization of Muhammad’s remarks, potentially mixing unrelated footage with symbolic gestures that are not formal…
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Amelia: The AI-Generated British Schoolgirl Stoking Far-Right Fervor Online
Introduction: A Controversial Digital Persona In a landscape crowded with memes, deepfakes, and rapidly evolving online identities, a particularly controversial figure has drawn attention across niche feeds and algorithmic recommendations: Amelia, an AI-generated British schoolgirl who has become a far-right social media star. Purportedly a purple-haired goth with a tiny Union Jack flag, Amelia’s online…