Overview

• The March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has caused over 3,600 deaths, 5,000 injuries, and left hundreds missing, with recovery efforts ongoing.
• Fraudsters are using repurposed footage and AI-generated content to create fake narratives, exploiting the disaster for advertising revenue.
• Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok face criticism for revenue models that incentivize viral, often false, content.
• Internet shutdowns in Myanmar are worsening the spread of misinformation, leaving those seeking accurate updates vulnerable to false claims.
• Experts warn that misinformation delays evacuations, escalates panic, and undermines trust in emergency services, complicating the disaster response.