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# Fake or news XXL

Can you distinguish a genuine tech breakthrough from AI-generated fiction? Test your developer intuition against bizarre real-world headlines involving severe cybersecurity fails and hallucinated code.

- **Speakers:** [Christian Heilmann](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@chris-heilmann)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Duration:** 27:00
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100593-fake-or-news-xxl

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