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Bloggers stated on August 09, 2018 in a blog post:
"Science says that being single will kill you faster than obesity."
By Katie Akin• August 20, 2018
Ron DeSantis stated on February 02, 2021 in a press conference:
The result of lockdowns “has been the destruction of millions of lives across America as well as increased deaths from suicide, substance abuse and despair without any corresponding benefit in Covid mortality.”
By Phil Galewitz• February 23, 2021
Social Media stated on July 24, 2025 in social media posts:
Images show “Egyptian youth who put some food, baby formula, rice, and flour in bottles and threw them into the sea, hoping it would reach Gaza.”
By Loreben Tuquero• July 28, 2025
Social Media stated on February 05, 2026 in social media posts:
An image shows Jeffrey Epstein “still alive and walking the streets of Tel Aviv,” Israel.
By Loreben Tuquero• February 6, 2026
X posts stated on June 30, 2025 in X posts:
Idaho shooting suspect Wess Roley faced criminal charges and had a no-contact order from his family.
By Loreben Tuquero• July 1, 2025
Social Media stated on February 08, 2026 in social media posts:
An image shows Bad Bunny wearing a dress and burning the U.S. flag.
By Loreben Tuquero• February 9, 2026
Social Media stated on December 30, 2024 in a post:
Photo shows a large Temu warehouse in China “went up in flames.”
By Sara Swann• January 3, 2025
Social Media stated on July 21, 2023 in Facebook post:
These images show LeBron James dressed in pink for the “Barbie” movie.
By Nuria Diaz Muñoz• July 27, 2023
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
Facebook posts stated on June 10, 2023 in a Facebook post:
World Economic Forum “calls for AI to rewrite Bible, create ‘religions that are actually correct’”
By Sara Swann• June 23, 2023
Social Media stated on June 09, 2025 in social media posts:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom shared images taken in 2021 and said they showed National Guard troops sleeping on the floor in June 2025.
By Loreben Tuquero• June 10, 2025
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
Viral image stated on June 13, 2023 in an Instagram post:
Photo shows former President Donald Trump “dancing with a 13-year-old girl” on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island.
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 15, 2023
Social Media stated on February 22, 2026 in social media posts:
Image shows Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after the killing of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the head of Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
By Maria Briceño• February 23, 2026
Instagram posts stated on July 22, 2024 in an Instagram post:
There are nine states “where Biden’s name can’t be removed and no one can be added. That’s over 130 electoral votes in the toilet.”
By Ranjan Jindal, Amy Sherman• July 23, 2024
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
Social Media stated on January 07, 2026 in social media posts:
Images of an unmasked man show the immigration officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis.
By Loreben Tuquero• January 8, 2026
Elaine Boyer stated on July 20, 2011 in an interview:
"[T]his breed (of pit bulls) is most often associated with aggressive behavior."
By Eric Stirgus• August 3, 2011
Facebook posts stated on May 06, 2024 in a post on Facebook:
Images show Katy Perry at the 2024 Met Gala.
By Madison Czopek• May 7, 2024
Facebook posts stated on January 09, 2025 in una publicación en Facebook:
Esta imagen muestra los incendios en California de enero 2025.
By Maria Briceño• January 13, 2025

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

By Jeff Cercone, Sara Swann• August 5, 2024

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

By Madison Czopek• July 10, 2025

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

By Loreben Tuquero• December 19, 2025

Social media feeds are awash with Iran war misinformation. Here’s how to identify false imagery

By Loreben Tuquero• March 12, 2026

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

By Maria Briceño• November 20, 2025

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

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

By Loreben Tuquero• July 17, 2023

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ could block AI regulations for 10 years, leaving its harms unchecked

By Loreben Tuquero• June 17, 2025

Musk’s AI-powered Grokipedia: A Wikipedia spin-off with less care to sourcing, accuracy

By Loreben Tuquero• November 12, 2025

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

By Loreben Tuquero• August 10, 2023

Can ChatGPT fact-check? PolitiFact tested

By Grace Abels• May 30, 2023

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

By Katie Sanders• December 15, 2025

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

By Loreben Tuquero• September 25, 2024

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

By Sara Swann• March 13, 2024

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

By Loreben Tuquero• October 23, 2025

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

By Loreben Tuquero• March 20, 2024

Ask PolitiFact: Were the pictures in the Jesus ‘washed feet’ Super Bowl ad AI-generated?

By Madison Czopek• February 13, 2024

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