FACT CHECK: Video Of Ship Firing Laser Weapon Is AI, Based On Real Image

A video shared on X claims to show the USS Preble firing a laser weapon. The US Navy released a clip of the USS Preble firing a HELIOS laser weapon. The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-Dazzler and Surveillance will be used primarily to counter UAV.pic.twitter.com/5ZhzNMKukE — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) February 3, 2025 Verdict: Misleading The video is […]

FACT CHECK: Does Video Show A Direct Energy Weapon That Started Recent Fires In Texas?

A post shared on social media purportedly shows a video of a direct energy weapon being used to start the recent fires in Texas.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Professional dot connector (@stillshininbitches) Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. Fact Check: The fires in the Texas Panhandle killed at least two […]

Portland rioter indicted by grand jury for allegedly shining laser into cop's eyes

A grand jury indicted a rioter for allegedly shining a high-powered laser into a law enforcement officer's eyes during a violent Portland protest last month.