Biden made to look like a fool in fake video

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2 years ago

August 2, 2022

Fact checking is becoming hard in a world of AI. But have you seen this video of Joe Biden apparently being distracted by the music coming from an ice cream truck?

It’s pretty clear it’s a fake, but now the world’s largest news organisation has been lampooned for actually fact checking the video as if it might be real.

The outlet was concerned by the spread of viral clips of Biden, while listening to first lady Jill Biden, walking away after apparently hearing a happy ice truck jingle.

Reuters linked to a CSPAN clip to show there was no ice cream music. They’ve concluded the video was digitally altered to include the music.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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7 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

Money

Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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8 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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10 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.