Nepal disaster: fake and AI images flood social media as deaths mount
As deadly floods hit the Nepal-China border, social media is being flooded with fake and misleading footage. In Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl goes through viral videos falsely linked to the disaster, including AI-generated content and old recycled footage from India, Chile and Alaska. Some posts have racked up millions of views online, exploiting the tragedy to drive engagement for easy clicks or…
Australia's government inquiry process is at risk due to AI-generated misinformation that may lead to policy decisions based on false information, according to recent reports. In Nepal, where 33 Australians remain missing after a devastating landslide and flood, the area around Gyirong Port remains almost entirely inaccessible, submerged in meters of debris. The death toll from the disaster has risen to over 930, with 4,400 people still unaccounted for across the Nepal-Tibet border.
AI misinformation is also infiltrating Australia's parliament, according to a Guardian analysis. Dozens of policy submissions from various political parties have been found to incorrectly summarize real research and invent or misattribute sources. Coupled with this, Collingwood star Darcy Moore's partner, Dee Salmin, has decided to boycott the upcoming Brownlow medal ceremony in response to the club's handling of a sexual assault allegation at the Sydney Swans' team hotel.
Queensland has recently implemented age limits and licensing requirements for electric vehicle riders, with the government explaining the reasons behind this new regulation. The New South Wales anti-corruption hearings have shed light on the connections between politics and developers, while also scrutinizing the statements of star witness Charles Perrotet.
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