Youth Fact-Checkers from Five Countries Compete in 2025 GenAsia Challenge, Japan Takes Top Prize
The 2025 GenAsia Challenge (GAC) International tourname…
Conspiracy Theories Follow Taipei Knife Attack A tragic incident sparks misinformation and political speculation online
People clean mud from a street following flooding brought by Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hualien. (TOP Image/ Reuters/ Ann Wang)
Emotional Narratives Drive Viral Spread of French Orcas Video in Taiwan
By Hui-An Ho A drone video by an American photographer …
Rumors Amid the Rubble: Misinformation and Politics After the Mataian Flood
People clean mud from a street following flooding brought by Super Typhoon Ragasa in Hualien. (TOP Image/ Reuters/ Ann Wang)
On the Frontline: TFC’s Media Literacy Mission in Matsu
TFC’s trip to Matsu marked the final milestone in bringing the Taiwan Media Literacy Program to all outlying islands—Penghu, Kinmen, and now Matsu—fulfilling TFC’s commitment to support underserved groups and strengthen democratic resilience.
TASAT‘s report on misinfo and fraud faced by migrants/immigrants: Closing the information gaps between the society and migrants
Since last December, a wave of AI-generated videos praising Taiwan has emerged across various YouTube channels. Initially, these videos appear clichéd, showcasing compliments on the kindness and integrity of the Taiwanese people, highlighting Taiwan’s medical progress, and criticizing the moral decline and economic downturn in China. Recently, some channels have begun sharing stories seemingly opposing a potential Chinese invasion and supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. These videos utilize AI-generated personalities to promote Taiwan and fabricate news events that have never occurred. While it is difficult to discern the intent behind these AI-generated videos, many of the videos have gone viral and have even been featured in Chinese-language mainstream media news coverage.