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Viral Image of Julian Assange Mistreated in Jail Actually Created by AI

Original article (in Albanian) was published on 5/3/2024; Author: Pustina Patris Claim: This image depicts Julian Assange being assaulted in jail, yet it has gone largely unmentioned. Verdict: AI-generated photo An image that appears to show Julian Assange injured has been circulating on Albanian-speaking social media platforms since February 2024. Users on these platforms have drawn […]

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AI Disinformation Arrives in Southeast Europe: Are Fact-Checkers Ready?

By: Maida Salkanović Beneath the dark-framed glasses of Daniel Smith, a supposed British expert on Western Balkans affairs, lies the gaze of a man burdened with the complexities of Southeast Europe (SEE). Known for his firm stance on issues like Kosovo’s independence and advocating for the expulsion of the Russian ambassador in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Smith’s insights […]

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“I Love Serbia”: Elon Musk’s Declaration Made by Parrot AI

Original article (in Serbian) was published on 29/11/2023; Author: Marija Zemunović A reader asked us to check whether the video in which entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk praises Serbia is real: “I saw this post a few minutes ago and I’m almost sure it was made with the help of artificial intelligence, but I can’t explain […]

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How AI Tools Can Be Used In Agriculture

Original article (in Croatian) was published on 27/11/2023; Author: Melita Vrsaljko Technological progress is helping make agriculture more resilient to climate change. However, these advancements also present significant ethical questions. The growing global demand for food, coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food production, presents considerable challenges. Furthermore, adapting to the increasingly […]

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Balancing Act: Media, Disinformation, and Bias in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

By: Maida Salkanović The recent major escalation in the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestine, the most significant in decades, has led to an information surge on social media and news platforms. The large amount of disinformation and polarizing narratives complicate the task of making sense of the available information. On October 7, the Palestinian […]