Viral Image of Trump as Pope Is AI-Generated

After Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, rumors about U.S. President Donald Trump’s reaction quickly spread online. A viral image claiming Trump declared himself the new Pope was widely shared on social media, drawing mixed reactions. However, Fact Crescendo confirmed that the image was AI-generated, and the claim was made in satire. Social […]

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Viral Image of Massive Festival Crowd in Phnom Penh Is AI-Generated

Khmer New Year, or “Choul Chnam Thmey,” is one of the most important holidays in Cambodia, where people celebrate, spend time with family, visit pagodas, and gather at specific spots to splash water on each other. Recently, a viral image showing a crowd of people was claimed to depict a water festival during the Khmer […]

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AI-Generated Photo Depicts Firefighter Rescuing Animal from Blaze

Photos and videos capturing the devastation of the wildfire in Los Angeles, Southern California, have been trending online, with many images depicting the heroic efforts of firefighters battling the flames. Among the most widely shared content are images of firefighters rescuing pets from the inferno, which have quickly gained traction across various social media platforms. […]

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AI Image of Church Surviving California Wildfire Goes Viral

After the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Southern California, photos and videos of the disaster are trending online. One of them has caught widespread attention. The photo, which claims to show a church surviving the flames, has shocked many users and sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms. However, Fact Crescendo’s investigation found […]

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Do You Need to Post “Goodbye Meta AI” to Stop Data Scraping?

Recently, a number of users have begun sharing statements intended to stop Meta from using their personal information and photos. This claim has generated significant discussion and confusion on social media, as people express their worries about privacy and data security. However, after further examination, we discovered that this claim is misleading. Social Media Claim […]

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