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AI fakery rises, but cheapfakes still rule the race

AI-manipulated videos and audio have emerged as a growing disinformation tactic ahead of Monday’s midterm elections—more frequent, more targeted and more deceptive. Despite their rise, simpler manipulations, or shallowfakes, remain the more widespread threat, continuing to dominate the misinformation landscape flagged by fact-checkers.

AI fakery rises, but cheapfakes still rule the race

Phantom banks, shaky claims undercut viral Marcos gold story

The Marcos gold story has since gone viral on Chinese online platforms and has been amplified in the Philippines by supporters of detained former president Rodrigo Duterte, including vlogger Claire Eden Contreras (aka Maharlika) and lawyer Harry Roque. Both have used the allegations to again attack President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and revive rumors about his alleged drug use.

Phantom banks, shaky claims undercut viral Marcos gold story

Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo

Ten days after his arrest, false reports surfaced on Chinese digital media platforms claiming that former President Rodrigo Duterte had collapsed into a coma while in detention at The Hague, where he faces trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity linked to his bloody anti-drug war.

Chinese online platforms swirl with Duterte arrest disinfo

PHILIPPINES Profile—Digital News Report 2024

The Philippine news media landscape has seen significant changes over the past year, especially in private broadcasting, which is experiencing a continuing decline in viewership. Concerns over press freedom persist.

PHILIPPINES Profile—Digital News Report 2024