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In-depth fact checks of viral claims, quotes, and images circulating online.

Fact Check: Did AI create the first synthetic virus
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Did AI create the first synthetic virus

Breakthroughs in generative AI have crossed into the realm of biology. Viral reports claim scientists used AI to create the first synthetic virus. We investigate the scientific findings to clarify what was actually created and what it means for the future.

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Fact Check: Is widespread misuse of AI harming students
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Is widespread misuse of AI harming students

As generative AI tools become ubiquitous in classrooms, concerns are growing over their impact on education. We review the evidence to see if student misuse of AI is genuinely causing academic and developmental harm. Discover the verdict on Soval.

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Fact Check: Did New York Really Sue Kalshi for $36 Billion
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Did New York Really Sue Kalshi for $36 Billion

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Kalshi for operating an alleged illegal gambling business. We examine the lawsuit's details and where the $36 billion demand originated. Find out on Soval.

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Did Jamie Oliver Prove McDonald's Food is Toxic in Court?
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Did Jamie Oliver Prove McDonald's Food is Toxic in Court?

A long-running internet rumor claims that celebrity chef Jamie Oliver defeated McDonald's in a legal battle after proving their burgers were toxic. We examine the origins of the "pink slime" controversy and whether this courtroom drama actually happened.

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Fact Check: Is AI Raising Your Insurance Premiums?
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Is AI Raising Your Insurance Premiums?

Viral claims suggest that insurance companies are now using artificial intelligence and online tracking to increase your premiums. We examine the rise of dynamic pricing and how insurers use behavioral data to calculate your risk.

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Fact Check: Did the Trump administration ban new Chinese humanoid robots?
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Did the Trump administration ban new Chinese humanoid robots?

Viral claims suggest that the US government has officially banned the import of new Chinese humanoid robots. We investigate the recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling to see if this is true and what it means for the global robotics market. Read the verdict on Soval.

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Fact Check: Can AI Read Minds Using Brain Scans?
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Can AI Read Minds Using Brain Scans?

Viral claims suggest that artificial intelligence can now read human thoughts using brain scans. We investigate the groundbreaking new research on semantic decoders to determine if true mind reading has finally arrived. Find out now on Soval.

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Fact Check: Is Social Media Now Mostly AI-Generated Content?
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Is Social Media Now Mostly AI-Generated Content?

A growing viral narrative, often tied to the "Dead Internet Theory," claims that the majority of content on social media is now generated by AI rather than humans. We analyze the latest data on Soval to see if synthetic media has truly taken over our feeds.

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