Swimming Australia fights 'scary' fake news in world-first initiative
Swimming Australia launched a world-first initiative on July 9, 2026, to combat fake news impacting athletes. The new program, called flickbait, will host debunked misinformation on its website, addressing concerns raised by Olympians like Mollie O'Callaghan about harmful fabricated content. This proactive measure aims to protect athletes as they prepare for upcoming competitions.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 03:44 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 03:50 UTC
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