Steffi, Author at DFRAC_ORG

Fact Check: Is it true that Zaluzhnyi received $53 million in compensation for abandoning political ambitions as claimed by Bellingcat?

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024Steffi

A video is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) where user @ivan_8848 shared about a claim regarding Ukraine. The video’s transcription is, “Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s Severance package totalled $53 million. Bellingcat experts have learnt details of the resignation of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. Along with the information about the appointment […]

Fact Check: Are robots playing soccer? Find out here

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024Steffi

A video portraying a man playing soccer with two robots is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) causing anxiety among people on the technology advancements made in the field of Artificial Intelligence, where user @Enezator on X expresses, “Where will this technology end?” Another user wrote, “transl: Now that the robots have started football training, […]

Fact Check: Does Mexico want to join BRICS in 2024? Find out here!

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Steffi

A picture of Xi Jinping, President of China and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico is going viral on X where they are seen shaking hands, with the caption, “Mexico wants to join BRICS in 2024”. BRICS is a five-nation group comprising of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa working for mutual benefit. […]

Fact Check: Is Kuki Narco terrorist group warning Manipur of capturing Kangla?

March 3, 2024March 4, 2024Steffi

A video is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) where users share a video of gunned men seemingly threatening the audience the video is intended for. The caption includes a transcript which states, “The Meiteis in Manipur, listen carefully! We will reach Kangla (central Imphal) within 2 months. Mr. Biren, listen carefully!” N. Biren Singh […]

Fact Check: Did Prince Mohammed bin Salman give autonomy to women in regard to fashion?

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024Steffi

A user, @AzzatAlsaalem on X (formerly Twitter) posted a tweet on Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s comment on the autonomy Saudi Arabian women will have on the kind of clothes they wear. The caption read, “Prince Mohammed bin Salman: “From now on, only Saudi Arabian women can decide what clothes Saudi Arabian women wear.” We also […]

Fact Check: Is Gmail Sunsetting? Find out here

February 27, 2024February 28, 2024Steffi

An image is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) showing a screenshot of an update from Google in regards to Gmail. It says Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking its end on 1st August 2024. View here. View here. Fact Check Upon investigating, however, via reverse image search and searching for Gmail updates, DFRAC found […]

Fact Check: Did Sam Altman create a killer AI robot?

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Steffi

A video is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) with a caption, “This is the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman… Showing off his new world of A.I. using blank rounds. Humans have this thing called decency. They don’t kill for the sake of the fact that they can kill. AI controlling f*cking robots? Now that’s […]

Fact Check: Did Fox News tweet on the side-effects of using Ivermectin? Find out here.

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024Steffi

A screenshot of an X post (formerly Twitter) is going viral. It shows Fox News (@FoxNews) posting a statement, “Ivermectin’s hidden cost: New studies show that 68% of those who used ivermectin to treat or prevent Covid are suffering long-term bowel and urinary incontinence” without a link source or a date to locate the post in. […]

Fact Check: Did Captain America sign bombs intended to drop on children in the Middle East?

February 13, 2024February 24, 2024Steffi

An image is being circulated on X (formerly Twitter) where Chris Evans who played the character of Captain America, from Marvel Comics is seen signing a bomb. A user (@ecomarxi) captioned the image as, “Captain America signing bombs to drop on children is the most American thing he’s ever done”. This is in light of […]