In a world increasingly dominated by social media, misinformation has become a significant concern. While Elon Musk has famously pointed fingers at bots as the primary spreaders of false information on platforms like Twitter, another, often overlooked, culprit is playing a crucial role: hot mikes. Hot mikes—unintentionally live microphones—capture off-the-cuff remarks and private conversations, which are then rapidly disseminated across social media. Unlike bots, which are programmed to amplify specific narratives or topics, hot mikes often reveal candid, unfiltered thoughts that can be sensationalized. These moments, sometimes humorous or scandalous, are ripe for misinterpretation and can quickly spiral out of context. The real danger lies in the nature of social media consumption. Users often encounter these snippets devoid of context, leading to knee-jerk reactions and the spread of misinformation. A single sentence taken out of context can be twisted to fit various agendas, fu...