Trending fakes

Common misleading claims, explained -- illustrative media-literacy examples, not a live news feed

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These are illustrative media-literacy examples of the kinds of claims that spread online — not a live news feed, and not about any real person or outlet. Each is an AI-assisted assessment of the claim, not a definitive ruling. Always verify against primary sources.

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Trending fakes

A curated feed of widely-circulated claims that have been assessed as misleading or false, with a short explanation and category. Generic media-literacy examples only.

HOW TO USE

Browse recent debunked or misleading claims.
Filter by category to focus on the topics you care about.
Read the verdict chip and the short explanation for each entry.
Use it to learn the patterns behind common misinformation.
Always verify against primary sources before you share.

Tip: Recognising the pattern of a misleading claim helps you spot the next one before it spreads.

Good to know: AR News & Fact Checker gives an AI-assisted assessment, not a definitive ruling. It reads the claim and its language, never a person's character. Always verify against primary sources before you share.

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