Politifact

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

"Mom, Dad, checking in," one person who appears to be a U.S. service member tells the camera. "I’m good, okay? No need to worry about me." Surrounded by snow and ice, she continues: "It’s freezing out ...
Vox

How clips ate the internet

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...
The New York Times

How Social Media Videos Fueled Zohran Mamdani’s Success

The son of a filmmaker is running a visually rich campaign for mayor of New York City — and has inspired voters to make their own videos on his behalf. Credit... Supported by By Dodai Stewart As a ...
Politifact

No, social media videos do not show Kamala Harris intoxicated at public events

Vice President Kamala Harris stood and applauded several times on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. She remained seated when the crowd cheered for her during remarks ...

Social media videos claim 213,000 Oregonians are in a volcanic death zone — here’s what scientists actually say

Social media videos are stoking fears about a catastrophic eruption in central Oregon, but the science tells a different story.
AOL

Social media videos take center stage in L.A. mayoral campaign

Spencer Pratt, from left, Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are shown on a TV screen while journalists work during the Los Angeles mayoral debate at Skirball Cultural Center on May 6. (Jason Armond / Los ...