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CBC News - Top Stories

CBC News - Top Stories

Title Fact check: Grok tells users fake Tel Aviv video is real Source CBC News - Top Stories
Description Three side-by-side frames show white smoke trails streaking across a blue sky over a city. Plumes of orange and grey smoke rise from the skyline. A red "FAKE" stamp is overlaid on the center frame. An Israeli flag hangs from a balcony.

Can you tell this video is fake? The AI chatbot Grok could not. It’s been viewed millions of times on platforms like X and Instagram, with claims it shows Iranian missiles hitting Tel Aviv.
Link https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7114643?cmp=rss Published At 2026-03-04 14:33:35 (2 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-03-04 14:38:12 Updated At 2026-03-04 14:38:12