In July 2026, online rumors mainly focused on natural disasters, people's livelihood policies, etc. Rumors used AI technology to concoct false information, splice up old stories to exaggerate the disaster situation, and fraudulently use official names to make up policies, seriously misleading public perception and interfering with disaster prevention and relief and social production order. Various departments such as Internet Communications, Meteorology, Public Security, and Emergency Response cooperate to promptly release authoritative information to refute rumors and crack down on rumor-making in accordance with the law. In July, the main flood season was compounded by typhoon activity. Flood disasters were frequent in many places, and related rumors took the opportunity to breed and spread. While Typhoon “Mesak” passed through Guangxi, many rumors involving Gui spread on short video platforms. “Guangxi Hengzhou Anti-Snake Poison Serum Emergency” misled the public's judgment on material support and rescue capabilities in the disaster area. “Guangxi Baise Suffered Serious Floods” is a compilation of video footage from overseas floods, exaggerating the severity of the flood situation. Thrilling rumors such as “Qinzhou Lingdong Reservoir is about to open and drain floods” and “Liulan Reservoir will collapse, and the entire canal will pour into downtown Qinzhou” can easily amplify panic, spawn irrational acts such as blind snapping up and disorderly evacuations, and lay safety hazards.

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