MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/09/2026

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Sam Altman: “For every 38,000 ChatGPT queries, that is the same amount of water that is used in the production of a single almond in California.” PolitiFact rating: Mostly False (Altman’s comparison relies on an unverified low estimate for ChatGPT water use and a high estimate for almond water use; available estimates suggest closer to 1,000 to 10,000 conversational AI prompts may equal the fresh water used for one California almond.) Mostly False: Sam Altman says growing a single almond equals 38,000 ChatGPT queries
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Texas has suspended 1.2 million voters, meaning they can’t participate in upcoming elections. AP rating: False (Texans on the “suspense list” are not removed from the rolls and can still vote if they confirm their address.) FACT FOCUS: Texans listed as ‘suspense voters’ can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Trump posted a photo of himself in military uniform covered in medals. Lead Stories rating: False (Trump did not post it.) Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post Photo Of Himself In Military Uniform Covered In Medals
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Two images shared on social media show anti-migrant protestors in Portsmouth. Full Fact rating: False (Hundreds of protestors did gather in Portsmouth on 6 September, but these particular images were generated using AI.) Fake images of Portsmouth small boats protest circulate online – Full Fact

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