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AI and fake media in Bangladesh’s electionCEFR A1
1 Apr 2026
Adapted from Zulker Naeen, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Refat Ul Islam, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
77 words
- Bangladesh held a high-stakes national election.
- The vote followed a large student uprising.
- People online use AI to shape messages.
- A fake photo appeared in mid-December online.
- The photo seemed to show a student leader and shooter.
- Fact-checkers say the image is AI-made.
- Many fake videos and false quotes spread quickly.
- Posts copy trusted news logos to seem real.
- Fake posts target parties and leaders online.
- Observers worry these tricks may spread regionally.
Difficult words
- election — A public vote to choose leaders
- uprising — A large public protest or rebellion
- image — A picture or photo shown online
- fact-checker — A person who checks news for truthFact-checkers
- target — To aim messages or attacks at someone
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Discussion questions
- Have you seen fake photos online?
- Do you trust news logos on social posts?
- Would you check a photo before sharing it?