A recent poll reveals that support for Taylor Swift’s efforts to encourage her fans to vote has decreased since February. This decline is linked to a debunked conspiracy theory surrounding the Super Bowl. Despite the dip, a majority of voters still support Swift’s initiative.
The ‘Dead Internet Theory’ posits that the majority of online activity is driven by AI bots, not humans. While research supports the existence of bots manipulating content and engagement, the theory’s claim of a ‘dead’ internet is debatable. This article explores the evidence, potential consequences, and why caution is needed when navigating the digital world.
Vice President Kamala Harris effectively baited Donald Trump during their debate, leading to widespread speculation about his performance and a bizarre conspiracy theory involving former President Obama. The debate also saw Taylor Swift endorse the Democratic ticket, further fueling the political conversation.
Republican US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has suggested that the assassination attempt on Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico may have been in retaliation for his rejection of the World Health Organization’s proposed Pandemic Accord. Fico, who is a pro-Russian figure, was shot multiple times and sustained critical injuries. A 71-year-old suspect has been taken into custody, and world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have condemned the attack. Greene, citing a post from a self-described “conspiracy realist,” claimed that Fico had declared his opposition to strengthening the WHO’s powers and that he had been shot for doing so. Her tweet drew backlash, with many criticizing her for speculating and promoting conspiracy theories without evidence.
The death of an accused in the Salman Khan firing case while in police custody has sparked suspicion and allegations of a conspiracy. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey questioned the possibility of political or high-ranking police involvement in the incident. Dubey raised concerns about the safety of Mumbai Police lock-ups, despite the presence of CCTV cameras and numerous officers.
A recently released photo of Prince Louis for his 6th birthday sparked conspiracy theories on social media, with users claiming it was actually from 2022. However, evidence suggests this is not the case. The image comparison that fueled the speculation can be attributed to a technical anomaly. A video featuring Louis’ best moments from 2022 was reused in a 2024 birthday article, with the cover image updated to the latest photo. Further examination using the Wayback Machine confirmed that the Louis photograph in question was not published in 2022. Additionally, the argument about missing teeth supports the notion that both photos are recent, as Prince Louis’ bottom teeth were present in April 2022.
