Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
AI-generated protest videos are flooding social media as Iran’s internet blackout limits real footage. NewsGuard identified seven deepfakes with 3.5 million views, shared by both sides to shape narratives. Experts warn “hallucinated” visuals now dominate breaking news, distorting reality and exploiting information vacuums.
Lebanon launched the “No Filter” campaign with UNESCO and OIF to promote media literacy and fight misinformation, featuring public figures and training journalists to strengthen public trust and critical thinking.
Two-thirds of digital content creators fail to verify the accuracy of the information they share, according to a UNESCO report. The survey highlights challenges faced by influencers, such as misinformation and the need for fact-checking. UNESCO is addressing these issues with a new training program for content creators worldwide.