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Viral TikTok Hoax Uses Fake Tour Site To Highlight Migrant Rights
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
The fake alligator tour website created by a TikToker leads MAGA supporters to migrant aid resources instead of an actual tour.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- TikToker Lisandra Vazquez created a fake “Alligator Alcatraz” tour site.
- The spoof site redirects users to real migrant aid nonprofits.
- Users are invited to “claim an alligator” for $4,547 as a joke.
A TikTok comedian is drawing attention to migrant rights by duping MAGA supporters with a satirical tour website, as reported by The Latin Times (LT).
Lisandra Vazquez operates the fake tour company “ Terri’s Tourz ,” which promises to guide visitors through the Trump administration’s migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed online as “Alligator Alcatraz”.
The parody website promotes fake “VIP” tour packages, along with an alligator adoption option for $4,547. Vazquez’s character, “Terri,” stars in a satirical video claiming that visitors could win a gift card to a “non-DEI business” if their adopted alligator eats a migrant.
But instead of selling anything, the site redirects users to real nonprofit organizations, such as the National Day Laborer Organizing Network and Border Kindness, which provide legal and financial assistance to migrants.
“Please resist the urge to put your email in unless you want to be considered one of them,” Vazquez warned fans, after adding a pop-up that asks for emails in exchange for 20% off the fake tours. She said she’s received over 6,000 visits so far, as reported by LT.
The real detention center has drawn criticism from environmentalists and human rights advocates. Built in the Everglades near Miccosukee and Seminole tribal lands, the facility faces scrutiny for environmental damage and alleged mistreatment of detainees, as reported by the AP .
The Trump administration claims the facility is necessary, stating it supports national security and can house up to 5,000 migrants, as reported by Reuters . Through satire, Vazquez aims to draw attention to the harsh realities migrants face in such detention centers.
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Indeed And Glassdoor Cut 1,300 Jobs As AI Reshapes Hiring Platforms
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Indeed and Glassdoor will cut their workforce by 1,300 positions, and merge their business as their parent company Recruit Holdings wants to invest in AI for recruitment.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Indeed and Glassdoor are cutting 1,300 jobs amid AI-driven restructuring.
- The layoffs impact 6% of Recruit Holdings’ HR tech workforce.
- Recruit Holdings cites AI innovation as the reason behind the shift.
According to a Reuters report, job platforms Indeed and Glassdoor are laying off about 1,300 employees, roughly 6% of their HR tech workforce, as part of a strategic move toward artificial intelligence.
Reuters reports that the company made its decision public through an internal memo that shows most of the layoffs happened in the United States, affecting departments like research and development, growth, and sustainability, but spans globally.
“AI is changing the world, and we must adapt by ensuring our product delivers truly great experiences for job seekers and employers,” said Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba, CEO of parent company Recruit Holdings, as reported by Reuters.
As part of the shift, Glassdoor’s operations will merge with Indeed. Reuter notes that Glassdoor CEO Christian Sutherland-Wong will leave the company on October 1. Indeed’s Chief People and Sustainability Officer LaFawn Davis will also step down on September 1, to be succeeded by Recruit’s COO Ayano Senaha.
Recruit holds about 20,000 positions in its HR tech division since its acquisition of Indeed in 2012 and Glassdoor in 2018. The company made 1,000 job cuts in 2024 and 2,200 job cuts in 2023 because it needs to adapt to an AI-transformed job market, as reported by Reuters.
This move follows similar AI-driven restructurings across the tech sector. However, this transition to AI technology comes with multiple risks, which recent events demonstrated. In one example, the McHire.com’s AI-powered hiring system at McDonald’s exposed personal data from more than 64 million job applicants , using only basic hacking.
Meanwhile, AI agents’ experiments continue to misfire. Anthropic’s retail test with its chatbot Claude resulted in fake deals , free giveaways, and imaginary transactions. The experiment, meant to test autonomous retail, ultimately lost money and revealed how easily AI systems can spiral out of control when placed in real-world operations.
Analysts are also growing skeptical of agentic AI projects, which promise autonomous decision-making. Gartner estimates over 40% of such projects could be canceled by 2027 due to high costs, unclear benefits, and misleading claims known as “agent washing.”
These incidents underline that while AI adoption may improve efficiency, it also introduces significant privacy, security, and financial risks. As AI takes over more tasks once done by humans, organizations must balance innovation with accountability and transparency.
