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Old Graffiti Misattributed to Anonymous Artist Banksy Goes Viral Amid 2024 Paris Olympics
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13th August 2024
Old Graffiti Misattributed to Anonymous Artist Banksy Goes Viral Amid 2024 Paris Olympics
The Claim : New Painting by Banksy during 2024 olympics.
Misleading
Video of a Car Trapped in a River of Trash Is Unrelated to the Burning Man Festival
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9th September 2023
Video of a Car Trapped in a River of Trash Is Unrelated to the Burning Man Festival
The Claim : A video shows shows attendees attempting to escape from the festival site but getting trapped by a river of trash.
Misleading
Video of Arc de Triomphe Defaced With a Rainbow Is Animated
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6th June 2023
Video of Arc de Triomphe Defaced With a Rainbow Is Animated
The Claim : A video features the Arc de Triomphe in Paris encircled with a giant rainbow to celebrate Pride Month in 2023.
Fake
This Photo of Selena Gomez Was not AI-Generated
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4th May 2023
This Photo of Selena Gomez Was not AI-Generated
The Claim : The photo showing Selena Gomez at the 2023 MET Gala is AI-generated. 
Misleading
AI-Generated Images Shared as a Rare Archival Footage
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22nd April 2023
AI-Generated Images Shared as a Rare Archival Footage
The Claim : A compilation of images depicts a rare footage from an unknown private film collection archive, that supposedly shows objects and ancient devices that were discovered and then taken away during the Na
Fake
An Orientalist Photograph Was Taken Out of Context
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4th March 2023
An Orientalist Photograph Was Taken Out of Context
The Claim : A photo shows a naked child slave assisting her old owner in cleaning up before prayer.
Misleading
‘Hind City’ Was Not Named in Honor of the Hindus
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31st January 2023
‘Hind City’ Was Not Named in Honor of the Hindus
The Claim : The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, renamed “Al Minhad” to “Hind City” to honor the contribution of India and Hindus towards humanity.
Selective
CGI Video Shared as Ball Lightning
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17th January 2023
CGI Video Shared as Ball Lightning
The Claim : A video shows ball lightning.
Misleading
This Photo of a Full Moon Over Mount Fuji Is a Digital Artwork
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16th January 2023
This Photo of a Full Moon Over Mount Fuji Is a Digital Artwork
The Claim : A photo shows a full moon over Mount Fuji, Japan.
Misleading
These Banknotes Were Not in a Nigerian Politician’s House
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10th November 2022
These Banknotes Were Not in a Nigerian Politician’s House
The Claim : A video shows a room filled with stacks of euro banknotes inside the Nigerian Senator Theodore Orji's house.
Misleading
This Is Not a Real Dragon Caught in Mongolia
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2nd November 2022
This Is Not a Real Dragon Caught in Mongolia
The Claim : This video shows a real dragon that was discovered in Mongolia.
Fake
This Video Does Not Show Khamenei’s Statue Burning
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12th October 2022
This Video Does Not Show Khamenei’s Statue Burning
The Claim : In a video, Iranian protesters are seen burning Khamenei's statue while chanting "death to Khamenei".
Misleading
This Is an AI-Generated Cairo Facade, Not a Real One
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4th September 2022
This Is an AI-Generated Cairo Facade, Not a Real One
The Claim : A photo shows medieval Islamic architecture and old Cairo's facade.
Fake
Artwork Shared as a Hubble Space Telescope Image
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17th August 2022
Artwork Shared as a Hubble Space Telescope Image
The Claim : This is a Hubble Space Telescope image of a star forming.
Fake
Viral Video of the Moon Rising Is Computer Generated
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2nd August 2022
Viral Video of the Moon Rising Is Computer Generated
The Claim : The video shows the moon rising in the “Artice” circle between Russia and Canada.
Fake
Photo of the Pyramids Amid Milky Way Stars Is Digitally Altered
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23rd June 2022
Photo of the Pyramids Amid Milky Way Stars Is Digitally Altered
The Claim : The image depicts a part of the Milky Way galaxy behind the Pyramids.
Fake
Viral Video of the Opening of Uncle Vanya Restaurant in Russia Is an Artwork
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2nd April 2022
Viral Video of the Opening of Uncle Vanya Restaurant in Russia Is an Artwork
The Claim : The video depicts the first Uncle Vanya restaurant opening in Russia, replacing McDonald’s.
Misleading
Photo of Putin Popping Ukraine Balloon Is Not Created by Banksy
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30th March 2022
Photo of Putin Popping Ukraine Balloon Is Not Created by Banksy
The Claim : The photo of President Putin popping a Ukraine balloon is an artwork by Banksy.
Misleading
2017 Oscars Photos Resurfaced After Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock
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28th March 2022
2017 Oscars Photos Resurfaced After Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock
The Claim : A collage of photos captures artists' reaction after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during the last Academy Awards.
Misleading
A Scene From Star Wars Falsely Shared as Russian Invasion of Ukraine
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23rd March 2022
A Scene From Star Wars Falsely Shared as Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Claim : A video depicts scenes from Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine.
Misleading