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Artemis II: AI 'slop' used for new generation of moon misinformation
Missions to the moon have always been associated with long-debunked conspiracy theories — now new AI technology is being weaponised to create misleading…
 • Maria Flannery
How foreign correspondents covered the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran
Hear how journalists worked in the early days of the war as air raid sirens rang out across Israel and the challenges of reporting from a warzone
 • Giles Gibson
23:06
Meet the witnesses to war in Ukraine
As the Ukraine War passes its fourth anniversary, hear how journalists are managing to stay safe and cover the story under difficult circumstances
 • Giles Gibson
26:27
Bunker-buster bombs in Isfahan: Verifying Donald Trump's cryptic video post
The U.S. president has long blurred the lines between official communications and meme misinformation, complicating verification during a tense war
 • Sara Badilini and Maria Flannery
False claims of assassinations and fires: The videos claiming to show Iranian missile impacts in Israel
Viral rumours about Tel Aviv's destruction and a cover-up about Itamar Ben-Gvir's death were among the unverified claims circulating on week two of war
 • Maria Flannery

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Artemis II: AI 'slop' used for new generation of moon misinformation
Missions to the moon have always been associated with long-debunked conspiracy theories — now new AI technology is being weaponised to create misleading…
 • Maria Flannery
Bunker-buster bombs in Isfahan: Verifying Donald Trump's cryptic video post
The U.S. president has long blurred the lines between official communications and meme misinformation, complicating verification during a tense war
 • Sara Badilini and Maria Flannery
False claims of assassinations and fires: The videos claiming to show Iranian missile impacts in Israel
Viral rumours about Tel Aviv's destruction and a cover-up about Itamar Ben-Gvir's death were among the unverified claims circulating on week two of war
 • Maria Flannery
AI on the frontlines: How fakes are going viral amid new Middle East war
Verifying the facts of the Iran war amid a sea of false claims and AI-generated material
 • Maria Flannery
Breaking down the culture war against 'Therians': AI-driven social media frenzy or politically charged disinformation campaign?
A wave of viral AI-distorted social media videos has caught the attention of some of the far-right and anti-gender campaigners, stirring controversy…
 • Juliette Maigné
U.S. Armada: An OSINT intelligence guide to the naval build-up near Iran
Tracking the USS Abraham Lincoln, strike group identifiers, and Iranian countermeasures with real-time digital forensics.
 • Derek Bowler and Maria Flannery
Yang Mun: The Google AI-generated persona reaching millions in the wellness market
An Eastern-style healer offering life advice based on 'ancient Chinese philosophy' to his millions of followers was created with Google AI
 • Maria Flannery
Iran crackdown: Verified footage shows graphic scenes as bodies processed in Tehran morgue
Latest reports on the Iran protest death toll as new videos bypass the internet blackout. Verified footage shows the processing of bodies at Kahrizak…
 • Maria Flannery

OSINT Tutorials

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Advanced geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) with satellite imagery
Master advanced GEOINT techniques. Learn to use satellite imagery, historical archives, and multispectral data for investigative journalism.
 • Derek Bowler
Mastering automated fact-checking: APIs and ClaimReview for investigative journalists
Learn how to automate fact-checking using Google APIs, ClaimReview, and MediaReview schema to accelerate digital investigations and OSINT workflows
 • Derek Bowler
The SIFT method: A step-by-step guide to investigative verification
Master the four-step SIFT methodology. Learn investigative lateral reading to vet sources, find better coverage, and trace original media for digital…
 • Derek Bowler
Sentiment analysis for investigators: Mapping emotional data with Python
Learn how to use Python and NLP to track narrative shifts, detect bot-driven vitriol, and quantify public emotion in investigative reporting.
 • Derek Bowler
Mastering data scraping: A professional guide to automating evidence collection
Learn to automate data extraction using Python and no-code tools. Includes ethical frameworks, legal boundaries, and data preservation for reporting.
 • Derek Bowler
The investigator’s guide to website infrastructure: WHOIS, SSL, and server fingerprinting
A blueprint for passive OSINT: Learn how to uncover hidden ownership and link digital networks using technical signatures
 • Derek Bowler
Eurovision News Spotlight | Fact-Checking & OSINT Network
Eurovision News Spotlight | Fact-Checking & OSINT Network
Eurovision News Spotlight is a collaborative fact-checking and open-source intelligence (OSINT) network created by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in collaboration with public service media members.
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