Trending Now - Sharpen Your Skills: Tips for Identifying AI Content on Fact-checking Day

WHO:

Fast Company - The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, which tracks disinformation and online extremism.

ABC News - President Trump is depicted in propaganda videos created by Iran.

WHAT:

Fast Company - Researchers have identified an unprecedented number of false and misleading images generated using artificial intelligence since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

ABC News - Fake footage of bombings that never happened and images of soldiers supposedly captured have been circulated.

Fast Company - A group of X accounts that regularly post AI-generated content gained more than 1 billion views since the conflict began, with roughly two dozen accounts involved.

WHERE:

Fast Company - The misinformation has reached countless people around the world, particularly in relation to the Iran war.

WHEN:

Fast Company - The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28th, 2026.

Fast Company - The 10th annual International Fact-Checking Day is on April 2nd, 2026.

WHY:

Fast Company - Misinformation created with AI is being shared with unprecedented speed from an endless number of sources.

HOW:

Fast Company - Tips for identifying AI-generated content include looking for visual cues, seeking out sources, listening to experts, using technology, and slowing down before sharing content.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 17:19 UTC)

Researchers from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue have reported a surge in false and misleading images generated by artificial intelligence since the U.S. and Israel launched their attacks on Iran February 28th. This misinformation campaign has included fake footage of bombings and images of captured soldiers, reaching over 1 billion views across numerous social media accounts. As the 10th annual International Fact-Checking Day is observed on Thursday, experts advise the public to be vigilant by looking for visual cues, seeking credible sources, and taking their time before sharing content.