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Donald Trump stated on July 08, 2026 in remarks at a press conference:
The AI industry needs "more energy than the entire country produces right now ... In fact some people say almost double."
By Louis Jacobson• July 14, 2026
Facebook posts stated on June 05, 2023 in a Facebook post:
Video shows Elon Musk and Jack Ma presenting “a new software called ‘Quantum AI.’”
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 9, 2023
Donald Trump stated on January 21, 2026 in remarks:
In artificial intelligence, “We're leading China by a lot.”
By Loreben Tuquero• January 29, 2026
X posts stated on July 12, 2026 in X posts:
A photo showing Mitch McConnell and his wife is from his 2023 hospitalization or is AI generated.
By Caleb McCullough• July 13, 2026
Instagram posts stated on February 12, 2024 in an Instagram post:
"Google proves that no one ever went to the moon.”
By Samantha Putterman• February 16, 2024
Instagram posts stated on August 05, 2023 in an Instagram post:
"WEF chairman Klaus Schwab openly calls for AI technology to replace Democratic elections!”
By Jeff Cercone• August 9, 2023
Social Media stated on February 24, 2026 in social media posts:
An audio clip reveals a Jeffrey Epstein victim’s account of abuse by the Clintons.
By Maria Briceño, Loreben Tuquero• February 26, 2026
Social Media stated on March 15, 2026 in social media posts:
Video shows toddler crying over casket of American service member killed in Iran.
By Grace Abels• March 16, 2026
X posts stated on January 25, 2026 in an X post:
An image shows Alex Pretti holding a gun, not a phone, while pinned by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
By Maria Briceño• January 27, 2026
Facebook posts stated on October 22, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“Elon Musk launches new pregnancy robot.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 29, 2024
Facebook posts stated on November 29, 2023 in a Facebook post:
Audio shows breaking news that “Biden approves $5,200 for Americans older than 25.”
By Loreben Tuquero• December 5, 2023
Social Media stated on January 03, 2026 in social media posts:
Images and videos show aftermath of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
By Loreben Tuquero• January 5, 2026
James Fishback stated on February 26, 2026 in a speech:
Artificial intelligence data centers "drive up electric bills by 30 or 40%" and "suck up 500,000 gallons of water a day.”
By Samantha Putterman• March 4, 2026
Paul Renner stated on July 10, 2026 in a debate:
Jay Collins sponsored a bill to give AI hyperscale data centers “permanent tax incentives.”
By Samantha Putterman• July 9, 2026
Facebook posts stated on January 31, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says Mitch McConnell's "biggest donor" is a "Russian oligarch that the GOP just lifted sanctions on."
By Samantha Putterman• February 14, 2019
Facebook posts stated on August 10, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“Elon Musk has announced his first robot girlfriend, with artificial intelligence.”
By Maria Briceño• August 15, 2024
Viral image stated on August 23, 2024 in an X post:
Photo of former President Donald Trump after an assassination attempt was generated by artificial intelligence.
By Ciara O'Rourke• August 30, 2024
Facebook posts stated on November 13, 2023 in Facebook videos:
Audio shows former President Donald Trump warned “300 million Americans” will die from a catastrophe “in a matter of weeks.”
By Loreben Tuquero• November 29, 2023
Donald Trump stated on May 08, 2025 in an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press":
“We have now close to $10 trillion” in investments. “We’re talking about essentially two months.”
By Madison Czopek, Louis Jacobson• May 8, 2025
Donald Trump stated on February 22, 2026 in a TikTok post:
U.S. men’s hockey Olympian Brady Tkachuk said about the Canadian hockey team, “They booed our national anthem, so I had to come out and teach those maple syrup eating f----s a lesson.”
By Maria Briceño• February 27, 2026

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A pro-Ron DeSantis ad used AI to create Donald Trump’s voice. It won’t be the last, experts say.

By Louis Jacobson, Loreben Tuquero• July 18, 2023

AI ads skewed Talarico’s words and positions. It’s part of a changing scene in political advertising

By Loreben Tuquero• June 22, 2026

Can ChatGPT fact-check? PolitiFact tested

By Grace Abels• May 30, 2023

The AI president: How Donald Trump uses artificial intelligence to promote himself, mock others

By Loreben Tuquero• October 23, 2025

Social media clips of crying U.S. soldiers may be AI-generated. Here’s how to spot them

By Loreben Tuquero• April 16, 2026

What to make of an abysmal year for truth? PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies

By Katie Sanders• December 15, 2025

Adam Raine called ChatGPT his ‘only friend.’ Now his family blames the technology for his death

By Loreben Tuquero• December 19, 2025

On Facebook, Elon Musk is an invention superhero. But many of these posts are made-up and feature AI

By Loreben Tuquero• November 20, 2024

How fake citations appeared in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report: Here are generative AI’s red flags in studies

By Loreben Tuquero• May 30, 2025

AI-generated audio deepfakes are increasing. We tested 4 tools designed to detect them.

By Loreben Tuquero• March 20, 2024

At GlobalFact 2026, fact-checkers report challenges, resilience

By Louis Jacobson• June 24, 2026

Social media accounts use AI-generated audio to push 2024 election misinformation

By Sara Swann• March 13, 2024

Are Google, Meta AI hiding Trump information? Here’s what companies say happened

By Jeff Cercone, Sara Swann• August 5, 2024

How to talk to your children about AI chatbots and their safety

By Madison Czopek• December 19, 2025

What is generative AI and why is it suddenly everywhere? Here’s how it works

By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa, Jeff Cercone• June 19, 2023

Are tech companies using your private data to train AI models? Here’s what we know

By Maria Briceño• November 20, 2025

How improperly using AI could deter you from voting, or hurt your health

By Loreben Tuquero• July 17, 2023

Why does Grok post false, offensive things on X? Here are 4 revealing incidents.

By Madison Czopek• July 10, 2025

How well do you understand AI? Here are 7 terms to know

By Loreben Tuquero• August 10, 2023

Not-so-innocent ‘cat memes’: AI creations give life to unsubstantiated Springfield, Ohio, claims

By Loreben Tuquero• September 25, 2024