US EditionPope's death triggers surge of disinformation he fought against
- Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88, a large wave of old and new disinformation spread online.
- During his 12 years as Catholic Church head, the Argentine reformer frequently became a target for fake news.
- Misleading content included resurfaced AI-generated images and manipulated videos misrepresenting the Pope's actions and connections.
- Digital literacy expert Mike Caulfield explains that generally, "content follows attention."
- This disinformation surge underscores how bad actors exploit major events seeking engagement or pushing targeted narratives.
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Social networks: The death of the pope triggers a wave of misinformation
Pope Francis chased the hand of Donald Trump, to the boot of the Rothschild family or dressed in a big white duvet: a wave of false-recent and ancient information-has spread on social networks since the death of the sovereign pontiff.
·Montreal, Canada
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Fact check: Disinformation and the death of Pope Francis
Francis aimed to reform the Catholic Church. This made him popular with believers and nonbelievers alike, but he drew criticism from conservative circles. Is that why several false accounts have taken aim at his legacy?
·Bonn, Germany
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