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PTI INFOGRAPHICS | International Fact-Checking Day 2026 Special: Deepfake Alert - Verify Before You Believe & Share This International Fact-Checking Day 2026, take a pledge to stay aware and responsible in the digital world. Deepfakes are reshaping the misinformation landscape, making fake videos and audio appear more real than ever before, and increasing the risk of deception. Before trusting or sharing any viral clip, pause and verify. Look for inconsistencies, cross-check sources, and rely on credible fact-checks. Watch and learn how to identify deepfakes and protect yourself from digital deception. Join the fight against misinformation, because in the age of AI, awareness is your first line of defence. #PTIFactCheck #DeepfakeAwareness #VerifyBeforeShare #FactCheck #AI @ptifactcheck @factchecknet #InternationalFactCheckingDay

International Fact-Checking Day 2026 Special Watch: youtu.be/9d3IgdBqutA?si… Deepfakes, AI-generated images, videos, or audio can convincingly make people appear to say or do things they never did. Today, they are emerging as a powerful tool to spread misinformation and distort public perception in the digital space. As this technology evolves, fake content is becoming increasingly difficult to detect, raising serious concerns about trust and authenticity online. That is why it is crucial to stay alert. Before you believe or share any viral content, take a moment to verify. Look for visual or audio inconsistencies, cross-check with reliable sources, and rely on credible fact-checking platforms. Watch the video to understand how deepfakes work and learn simple ways to identify them. Be part of the fight against misinformation, because in the AI era, awareness is the strongest defence. #PTIFactCheck #DeepfakeAwareness #VerifyBeforeShare #FactCheck #AI @ptifactcheck @factchecknet #InternationalFactCheckingDay

PTI Fact Check: Scripted video of three passengers fighting inside train coach falsely shared as real incident; details inside READ MORE: ptinews.com/fact-detail/sc… Follow #PTIFactCheck on WhatsApp Channel t.ly/VTf4g

PTI Fact Check: AI-generated video falsely shows Indian official threatening Iran over Strait of Hormuz; details inside READ MORE: ptinews.com/fact-detail/ai… Follow #PTIFactCheck on WhatsApp Channel t.ly/VTf4g

PTI Fact Check: Scripted video of delivery agent returning customer’s gold chain falsely shared as real act of honesty and integrity; details inside READ MORE: ptinews.com/fact-detail/sc… Follow #PTIFactCheck on WhatsApp Channel t.ly/VTf4g

A video shared online claims to show police action against individuals inciting riots in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. However, an investigation by #PTIFactCheck Desk found that the claim is misleading, as the video is from Gujarat’s Patan district and unrelated to Delhi.

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PTI SHORTS | PTI Fact Check: AI-generated video of woman falling into lion’s enclosure falsely shared as incident from Jamshedpur zoo WATCH: youtube.com/shorts/HlKJPh5… Subscribe to PTI's YouTube channel for in-depth reports. #PTIFactCheck

PTI Fact Check: Old Alwar temple vandalism video falsely shared as recent incident READ MORE: ptinews.com/fact-detail/ol…

This week, PTI Fact Check debunked multiple misleading claims on social media, including false petrol shortage rumours, old posts and videos wrongly linked to current events, and unrelated clips shared with fake narratives. #PTIFactCheck