Quite an interesting day is the 2nd of April. As it happens to appear right after the 1st of April which is considered as April Fools Day!
If we watch any videos on social media, they are flooded with fake videos, just to garner unwanted attention or grab eyeballs and increase their popularity.
Just recently, Myanmar and Bangkok were rattled by temblors and unfortunately there was loss of property and life. The next day, there were many devastating videos flooded the social media showing the rubble and people being pulled out! A disclaimer followed suit saying that it was AI generated. This is tantamount to making a mockery of the disaster!
Furthermore, fake videos generate disharmony in societies that lead to unrest. Sometimes, many lives are lost in the melee!
As the 2nd of April is considered as International Fact-Checking Day, let us mull over any devastating or otherwise news before jumping the gun! Every video aired may not be correct or true. Let us be patient enough to give a thought and save ourselves and others from fake news.