Dollar General is expanding its use of AI to curate in-store music and generate targeted audio ads, rolling out the technology to roughly 6,000 locations nationwide as part of a push to reach rural shoppers more effectively.
Facing a projected 13% revenue drop and stiff competition from short-video rivals, Chinese streaming giant iQIYI is pivoting hard toward AI, launching a system to generate films from script to screen and incentivizing creators in a bid to reinvent its business model.
Former President Donald Trump's recent sharing of an AI-generated image depicting him alongside Jesus Christ is the latest in a series of public acts that have blurred the lines between politics, commerce, and personal faith, sparking debate among supporters and critics alike.
A fabricated video falsely portraying Sky News as reporting Péter Magyar's withdrawal from Hungary's 2026 election has been identified as AI-generated. Major news outlets have not reported any such development in the closely watched race.
A dramatic tale of a WWII-era resistance printing press discovered in a Lyon basement has spread across social media. Our investigation finds the story is fabricated, supported by AI-generated images, and lacks any historical corroboration.
Governor Greg Abbott drew criticism for amplifying an AI-generated depiction of the recently rescued U.S. colonel, highlighting concerns over public figures spreading synthetic media.
A video claiming to show Iran shooting down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet has been widely circulated online. Our investigation finds the clip originates from a military simulation game and was likely enhanced by AI, predating the reported incident by a month.
A manipulated image purporting to show Byron Noem, husband of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in a staged photo with a dog in the background is circulating online. Fact-checkers confirm the image is AI-generated and was not published by the Daily Mail, which ran a separate, authentic series of photos.
A viral social media claim alleging that Israeli Channel 13 and Al Jazeera confirmed Hezbollah's capture of Kiryat Shmona is false. Our investigation finds no evidence from these or any major news organizations to support the assertion, which relied on AI-generated imagery.
A viral social media post claiming Lufthansa offered free business class upgrades to Israeli residents as a Holocaust apology has been debunked. The airline confirmed the message is a forgery, with AI detection tools suggesting the image was artificially generated.
A widely shared image purporting to show seven dogs taking a group selfie while walking home in China has been identified as AI-generated. Fact-checking tools and visual analysis reveal inconsistencies typical of synthetic media, highlighting the challenges of verifying content in the age of viral memes and digital assets.
A viral social media claim alleging German Chancellor Friedrich Merz misused state funds to build a fortified private jet has been debunked by fact-checkers. The story originated from a newly registered website and features AI-generated video linked to known Russian disinformation campaigns.
A widely shared video claiming to show a destroyed Amazon data center in the Middle East has been identified as AI-generated, containing glaring visual inconsistencies and misspellings. Experts and detection tools confirm the footage is fabricated.
CNN's live feed into China was repeatedly interrupted during a report examining how Chinese censors permit AI-generated critical content of foreign figures, highlighting the real-time enforcement of Beijing's media controls.
A digitally fabricated video impersonating Politico has circulated online, falsely asserting Germany plans to accept 400,000 Palestinian refugees. Fact-checkers and AI detection tools confirm the clip is a sophisticated deepfake, with audio rated 99.9% likely AI-generated.
A heartwarming viral story claiming multiple celebrities bought a home for an 85-year-old former caregiver is false. Fact-checkers trace the widespread hoax to a network of pages operating from Vietnam, part of a trend of AI-generated celebrity fiction.
A viral video purporting to show Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel engulfed in flames following drone and missile strikes has been identified as AI-generated synthetic media, highlighting growing concerns over digital disinformation amid regional tensions.
A video purporting to show Iranian officials presenting a cardboard cutout of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been identified as AI-generated misinformation. The original footage featured a framed photograph.
A viral image purporting to show an Iranian missile inscribed with a message referencing 'Epstein Island' victims has been identified as a digital fabrication. Multiple AI detection tools and reverse image searches confirm the text was added to a pre-existing photo, exploiting regional tensions for disinformation.
A social media claim alleging the capture of 173 U.S. Delta Force soldiers in Iran is false, with accompanying images bearing clear hallmarks of artificial intelligence generation, including a 100% AI detection score and a visible Google Gemini watermark.
