Truth or Fake - Venezuela earthquakes: old footage and AI fakes exploit disaster online
Fact-checkers say viral clips mix recycled disaster footage, old Venezuela videos and AI-generated scenes, with some posts viewed millions of times.
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'Not a Natural Phenomenon': Venezuela Earthquake Sparks UFO Theory After 'Red Energy Beams' Were Seen Before Disaster
The devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela on 24 June has spawned one of the year's most explosive conspiracy theories after viral videos appeared to show mysterious red beams shooting towards the Earth moments before the disaster. The controversy began shortly after Venezuela was hit by a powerful series of earthquakes on the evening of 24 June. Social media users rapidly circulated footage showing what appeared to be several red laser-li…
Truth or Fake - Venezuela earthquakes: old footage and AI fakes exploit disaster online
As rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after the twin earthquakes struck, social media has been flooded with misleading videos falsely claiming to show the devastation. Viral clips have been recycled from disasters in other countries, old footage from Venezuela presented as current, and AI-generated videos posing as real. Together, these tactics are driving widespread misinformation about the disaster, as the death toll climbs.
During the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela, several videos began circulating on social media showing strange red lights and flashes in the sky. The images have generated surprise and all sorts of theories among users. What are the red lights in the sky after the earthquake in Venezuela? So far, authorities have not confirmed the origin of the phenomenon. However, specialists indicate that it could be an event known as "earthquake ligh…
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