Videos: 2025
No, U.S. President Donald Trump did not vow to grant Biafra independence from Nigeria! However, a popular AI-generated video was circulating on social media some time ago. Watch how teen fact-checker Nour debunked this false post and stay tuned for her media literacy tip on how to spot deepfakes!
The claim made by U.S. President Donald Trump that the U.S. is subsidizing Canada is false. Watch how teen fact-checker Fenna used companion reading skills to verify this popular claim and stay tuned for her media literacy tip so you know what to do the next time you see a surprising claim online!
A UFO was not discovered near Brazil earlier this year. Sorry, no flying saucer for us to check out! 🛸 It turns out the video was made using AI. Watch how teen fact-checker Tamara used close reading skills to verify this post and find out what media literacy tip she has when it comes to labeling AI content so that you can also stop the spread of false or misleading information!
Yes, artificial intelligence uses a lot of electricity and water, but teen fact-checker Lukas noticed that this post was published by a satirical news website. Watch Lukas explain what you need to know when you come across satire online!
Social media was abuzz when Taylor Swift closed out her international Eras Tour with Toronto as her second-to-last stop, but a giant statue of the American pop star in front of the CN Tower was nothing more than a digital creation and not a new landmark! Watch how Lindsay fact-checked this popular video using companion reading skills.
There was a rare weather event in Saudi Arabia’s desert in November, but local reports say it was a hailstorm that many mistook for snow and fact-checkers say that it was not a historic event despite many sources claiming as much. Watch what steps teen fact-checker Lukas took to verify this popular claim and see what media literacy tip he shares to avoid falling for misleading information online!
Multiple news sources report that while Spain's national weather service did issue a warning about torrential rains, regional authorities did not send out text alerts warning Valencia residents to stay home until after people were already stranded by rising floodwaters. Watch to see what quick steps teen fact-checker Fenna took to verify a video on social media and stay tuned for her media literacy tip!