Misinformation often flourishes by blending factual information with falsehoods. As highlighted in one analysis:

“Although the viral hoax surrounding Jessica Radcliffe was fabricated, the genuine threat posed by captive orcas is undeniable.”

Social media platforms give preference to emotionally charged content, and advancements in AI technology have made it increasingly difficult to identify fake videos. Fact-checkers advise audiences to:

• Check multiple sources before sharing.
• Reverse-search images/videos to find origins.
• Look for inconsistencies, like unnatural movements or AI voices.