Obnews Tech Desk: These days, a claim is becoming increasingly viral on social media that the Internet will be shut down all over the world on January 16, 2025. Many videos are being shared on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, in which this thing is being said. As January 16 is near, people are getting worried considering this claim to be true. But the question is whether this claim is based on truth or just a rumour?
What is being said in the viral claim?
In the videos that are going viral on social media, it is said that the popular animated show 'The Simpsons' has predicted that the internet will shut down on January 16, 2025. It is shown in these videos that a shark cuts the internet cables passing under the sea, due to which the internet of the entire world comes to a standstill.
This incident is also being linked to the swearing-in ceremony of America's elected President Donald Trump. Viral video claims predictions from 'The Simpsons' always come true.
what the FAC?
Fact checkers and experts say that this claim is completely false and baseless. 'The Simpsons' has never made any such prediction. The viral video on social media is edited and people are being confused through it.
Moreover, Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony is not to be held on January 16, but on January 20. In such a situation, there is no basis for this claim.
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What to do?
Be cautious of such rumors viral on social media. Do not believe these without any proof and do not spread them further.
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