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Truth or Fake

FRANCE 24 English
Hunter Biden
Israel
National Rally
Hezbollah
France
Hamas
Artificial Intelligence
La France Insoumise
Rima Hassan
Emmanuel Macron
World War II
Russian Propaganda
Badr Dahlan
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Ben Gurion Airport
Alina Zelenskaya
Yahya Sinwar
French Elections
Russian Disinformation
Disinformation

Truth or Fake is a fact-checking rendez-vous in association with the FRANCE 24 Observers. Our content focuses on false images circulating online and how to identify them. Monday to Friday at 8:45pm and 10:20pm Paris time.

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Pope Francis died one day after meeting US Vice President JD Vance, and many users are spreading the false claim that the latter killed the 88-year-old pontiff. Also, did Francis "snub" Vance? Plus, we bring you some of Pope Francis's most viral mome... more

To add context to videos, social media behemoth TikTok has launched Footnotes: a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature similar to the "community notes" used by X and Meta. TikTok's version though, takes a different approach – complementing its professi... more

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In response to US President Donald Trump's trade war, Chinese factories are flooding TikTok with viral videos claiming to "expose" the truth behind the manufacturing process of luxury handbags, including Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada. Allege... more

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Catalina Marchand-Abru
Anchor and host, specializing in discussions surrounding misinformation and fact-checking.

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2.4 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • France 24 is so biased

    This network is basically israelli propaganda. Such a complete lack of integrity and absolutely no journalistic integrity.

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Viral TikToks from Chinese manufacturers falsely claim luxury handbags are made in China
Q: What has been the reaction overall to these videos?
These videos have sparked debate among TikTok users, with some feeling deceived by these claims while others express intentions to buy direct from Chinese manufacturers.
Viral TikToks from Chinese manufacturers falsely claim luxury handbags are made in China
Q: Are these handbags really made in China then, Catalina, like these manufacturers are claiming?
For the most part, the answer is no, especially for luxury brands like Hermes and Louis Vuitton, which maintain that their products are made in their own factories located in Europe and the U.S.
Israeli army's use of Studio Ghibli AI photo trend draws backlash
Q: And there are rumors going around social media that Studio Ghibli might sue AI content creators. Is there any truth to that?
Catalina clarifies that the rumor about Studio Ghibli issuing a cease and desist letter to AI creators is unfounded, as the letter itself is fake and the company has stated no such warnings are issued.
Israeli army's use of Studio Ghibli AI photo trend draws backlash
Q: Can you tell us more about that?
Catalina explains the backlash against the Israeli army's use of Studio Ghibli's AI trend, detailing how many are condemning it as an attempt to sugarcoat the war in Gaza.
Arlington Cemetery scrubs pages highlighting Black, female and minority veterans
Q: Has the Arlington Military Cemetery actually scrapped race and gender from its website?
Yes, sections highlighting minority contributions have been removed, but some information remains available, albeit harder to find.

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This podcast focuses on the critical evaluation of misinformation and false narratives that proliferate online. By examining viral trends, social media claims, and conspiracy theories, the discussions reveal the methods and motivations behind misleading content, emphasizing the essential role of fact-checking in a digital age. Unique for its daily frequency, it highlights not only the need for transparency but also the impact of narratives constructed in the political sphere, making it a valuable resource for those wishing to navigate the complexities of media literacy.

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