Full Fact identified an error in council website information regarding asylum seeker weekly payments. While self-catered asylum seekers receive £49.18, those with meals get £9.95, a rate that increased in June 2025. This was found during AI benchmarking research.
This article details how a video of Mark Zuckerberg was manipulated using AI for a fake cryptocurrency endorsement. It highlights the challenges in detecting deepfakes and offers resources for identifying AI-generated content.
Debunking false claims made by political figures about the number of childhood vaccines, their link to autism, and the necessity of early Hepatitis B vaccination. Experts and scientific studies refute these assertions.
FactCheck.org's new guide profiles 8 top-spending outside groups influencing 2026 midterms, detailing their funding, political leanings, and billions in independent expenditures, including Senate Majority PAC, Congressional Leadership Fund, and crypto-focused Fairshake.
Learn to identify AI-generated images like those with SynthID watermarks and visual glitches. Understand how to verify sources and report misinformation.
Millions of Americans have lost health insurance due to policy changes, expiration of subsidies, and increased state restrictions. Experts debate the causes, citing factors like the OBBBA, immigration policies, and fraud crackdowns, challenging administration claims.
Fact check on claims about Keir Starmer granting UK benefits to unlawful migrants in 2003. The case involved asylum seekers challenging Home Office policy on financial backing and accommodation. Eligible asylum seekers already had access to support under previous laws.
A viral Facebook video of a woman advocating cash for privacy, claiming 'cash is freedom,' is debunked as AI-generated. A SynthID watermark confirms its creation via Google AI, along with visual glitches, classifying the claim as altered.
Trump falsely claimed CIA reports confirm Venezuelan manipulation of 2020 US elections via Smartmatic. CIA reports actually show theoretical manipulation in Venezuela, no evidence of US impact, Smartmatic's limited US presence, and robust US election security protocols debunking his claims.
Experts challenge claims linking falling US birth rates to declining sperm counts or biological infertility. They cite study flaws & point to social factors like delayed childbearing, contraception, and economic insecurity as primary drivers of fertility rate drops.
This article debunks a viral Facebook video of a woman being asked to leave a Tesco store, deeming it false and likely AI-generated due to numerous visual glitches and inconsistencies, and explores the legal context of face coverings.
President Trump claims religion is booming, but surveys show declining religious association despite a perceived increase in faith's influence. Engagement levels vary by demographic.
Mitch McConnell's office released a photo amid health speculation. Experts and AI detection tools found no evidence of AI generation or manipulation, though metadata limitations exist. Verification relies on multiple sources.
A fact-check refutes claims linking Bill Gates's vaccine funding to autism in Vietnam, citing scientific evidence that vaccines don't cause autism and the condition's presence before 2000 donations.
Donald Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals a $2B+ wealth surge, largely driven by $1.4B in cryptocurrency and $400M from real estate/licensing, not primarily stock market gains as he initially claimed.
Full Fact investigates the use of AI-generated stories in political messaging. An MP used a fictional narrative to illustrate policy, prompting discussions on transparency and AI's role in misinformation.
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic stomach illness spread via contaminated food/water, causing symptoms like stomach ache and fatigue. Over 800 cases reported across 18+ states since May 1, often linked to raw produce. Prevention involves hygiene and careful produce washing.
