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Facebook’s viral false information has claimed Simone Biles as its most recent victim. A false claim that went around online said that the Olympic gymnast wrote a blog post about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, after he was killed. The post that was supposed to be there doesn’t exist. This is another example of AI-generated text tricking social media feeds.This time, Simone Biles is stuck in the middle of social media spreading false information. After the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Facebook was full of fake posts saying that Biles had written a blog about him, as per a report by For The Win.ALSO READ: Charlie Kirk’s shocking remarks over women and their career goals days before his death- Here’s what he saidHowever, the reality is that there is no such blog post.Live EventsThe viral story is just one of many AI-generated texts designed to deceive people. Some people thought it was true, but trusted sources like Reuters and the BBC say there is no record of Biles writing or posting a blog about Kirk, as per a report by For The Win.What was the false claim about Simone Biles?The posts on Facebook said that Simone Biles wrote a dramatic blog post about Kirk after he died. The misinformation post said things like, “The blog arrived like a lightning strike, sending shockwaves through both the sports and political landscapes.”ALSO READ: Apple drops 6 huge CarPlay upgrades with iOS 26 — here’s what drivers need to know But the posts didn’t give any links, proof, or information. When users clicked through, they were taken to an AI-written article that mentioned a blog that doesn’t exist.This wasn’t the first time false information about Kirk’s death hurt athletes. There were earlier false posts that said public figures were giving money to his family or asking for moments of silence, but these were all lies.This is yet another instance of meta platforms promoting false information while disregarding credible sources, as per a report by For The Win.What made the fake story spread so fast?Experts say that false information that mixes old events with new ones tends to spread quickly. After Biles pulled out of the Tokyo Games because of the “twisties” in 2021, Charlie Kirk openly criticized her, calling her a “sociopath” and a “shame to the country.” The public fight made the new claim seem possible, even though it wasn’t true, as per a report by For The Win.The fake post used a common formula: a shocking headline, vague phrases like “sending shockwaves,” and a link that led to something else.Many people shared this because it had a mix of true and false information, which made them not check reliable sources.What does this mean for Simone Biles and Facebook’s credibility?This false information is just more online abuse for Biles. Since 2021, she has been criticized a lot for putting her mental and physical health first. Being connected to a made-up story about a controversial person like Kirk only makes the investigation more unfair.In the end, it’s completely false that Simone Biles wrote a blog post about Charlie Kirk. It reminds readers to check facts, not trust screenshots without proof, and get their news from reliable sources when it’s breaking.FAQsAfter Charlie Kirk’s death did Simone Biles write about him?No, Simone Biles did not write a blog post about Charlie Kirk.Where did the made-up story come from?It spread through Facebook posts made by AI.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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