Deepfakes in August 2025
All our fact checks related to AI generated or AI manipulated audio, images and videos.
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
Friday, August 29, 2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Monday, August 25, 2025
- Fact Check: Video Is NOT Authentic Showing 'Fake HOA Police' Trying To Arrest Black Man Who Is The 'Most Feared FBI Agent' -- AI Generated
- Fact Check: The 'Troops Against Trump ... What Happened To Us?' Video Is NOT Real -- It's AI From Account With 'Satire' Disclaimer
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Fact Check: Video Of Italy's Prime Minister Meloni Describing Trump's Smell, Flatulence Is NOT Real -- AI Generated
- Fact Check: Video Of Amy Klobuchar Saying 'Perfect Titties' About The Sydney Sweeney Ad Is NOT Authentic -- Digital Manipulation
- Fact Check: Image Of Cristiano Ronaldo And Georgina At Their Wedding Is NOT Real -- AI Image
Monday, August 18, 2025
- Fact Check: AI Image Shows European Leaders Waiting On Chairs In White House Corridor -- Not Real Photograph
- Fact Check: Satirical Poster Saying Kid Rock Wants You To Vote For Newsom Parodies A Similar Trump Post About Taylor Swift
- Fact Check: Story About 'Foster Child Lily Tran' Getting Into Stanford And Singing With Eminem Uses AI Photo -- Versions With Other Celebs Circulating
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025
- Fact Check: Video Of Gorilla 'Protecting His Child' From Crocodile Is NOT Real -- Hallmarks Of AI Evident
- Fact Check: Video Of Man Falling From Cruise Ship Waterslide Is NOT Authentic -- News Report Edited
- Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show "Real Footage" Of Marine Park Trainer Jessica Radcliffe Attacked By Dolphin Or Orca -- It's AI
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Friday, August 1, 2025
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