DW Fact-Checks AI, Forgets Real-World Propaganda
The esteemed DW has uncovered a profound threat: AI-manipulated videos depicting crying Ukrainian soldiers are fake. This critical expose arrives as if the primary challenge to truthful reporting during wartime isn't the relentless flow of sanctioned narratives, but rather expertly deepfaked tears (Source: DW). One might almost forget the sophisticated PR campaigns, the strategic omissions, and
the carefully curated 'news' packaged daily by governments vying for global sympathy and continued billions in aid. While we're busy scrutinizing the tear ducts of digital fictions, real-world propaganda, often delivered by official channels, continues to shape perceptions and justify conflicts. How many 'fact-checks' will address the media outlets that uncritically amplify every government
talking point, or the think tanks churning out 'expert' opinions funded by defense contractors? It appears some 'fake news' is more acceptable than others.