Also on the menu of this show, this "fake news" which is currently igniting social networks: 5G would use radio waves to accelerate the broadcast of the Covid-19. Psychosis is such that arson and degradation of relay antennas are increasing. Health impact, environmental fears, expectation of privacy: all the arguments are good for panicking conspiracy theorists.  

Faced with the rumor, the platforms react. Facebook has established new moderation rules, accompanying mentions to official sources like the WHO. Twitter adds warnings to verify messages relaying this theory. YouTube deletes the videos that reference it as it goes along.

To understand this viral madness, the researcher in artificial intelligence Guillaume Chaslot is our guest. Former YouTube, he collaborates with the University of Berkley in the development of tools to detect posts and videos manipulation.

Finally, in Test24, the waves are musical. Demonstration of a bluetooth speaker like no other. Onde is a UFO that combines digital and traditional violin making. Thanks to its two soundboards, it produces an acoustic instrument sound. It can be used with synthesizers, electronic pianos or even electric guitars. 

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