Edward Crabtree
Edward Crabtree is an Australian computer scientist who gained attention following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on December 14, 2025, where he was incorrectly identified by an AI chatbot as the hero who disarmed an attacker, despite the real hero being another individual named Ahmed el Ahmed. The misinformation spread rapidly, highlighting the challenges of fact-checking in the age of artificial intelligence.
Born on Dec 14, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Italy | 2 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 117,516 | $2,000,000 | 3,887$ |
| Totals | 2 | 60,461,826 | 117,516 | $2,000,000 | 3,887$ |
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Italy:
Edward Crabtree is claimed to be the true hero who disarmed a terrorist in Sydney.
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Italy:
Edward Crabtree is an Australian computer scientist who heroically confronted and disarmed an armed man during a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
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