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A wave of online misinformation is escalating tensions in France amid protests that have led to over 2,000 arrests. Social media is rife with misleading images and videos falsely attributed to recent events, including old footage and AI-generated content. Protests began in Paris suburbs over educational issues and expanded to include broader social grievances. NewsGuard has identified numerous misleading posts, including one falsely claiming a global revolution was underway. The French police are actively countering false narratives, including claims about police actions against civilians. President Macron highlighted foreign manipulation of information surrounding the protests, dismissing false claims about migrant invasions.