Video of a Chinese paraglider being lifted to Everest-level altitudes went viral, and everyone from NBC to BBC shared it. But here’s the catch—the footage was faked by AI, leaving many major news outlets scrambling to remove stories. CNN and The New York Times still have live versions of the story, but NBC pulled the plug on the video, admitting that CCTV had faked it.
This scandal underscores exactly why The Core exists: In a world where algorithms flood your feeds with fake news, I fact-check every story myself to make sure you’re getting the real deal. You’re welcome.
