This fact check aims to uncover misinformation and fear surrounding programs like GACHIP Chip, which falsely claim to implant microchips in children. In reality, these programs collect extensive information and biometric data to help find missing children, but without implanting microchips. Other misunderstandings, such as Mel Gibson's alleged role in the production of the film “Sound of Freedom” and the misrepresentation of the EU Digital Services Act as a repressive instrument, are also addressed and refuted.


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In the world of social media, misinformation can spread at lightning speed, often causing high levels of concern and uncertainty. An example of this is the claim on Facebook and TikTok that child identification programs are implanting microchips in children.

There is currently a video doing the rounds on TikTok of a woman who talks about various topics in her video that might seem alarming at first glance!

One of the main points of her video is the mention of the film “ Sound of Freedom ,” a true-life story about the fight against child trafficking. She makes a connection between this film and a hypothetical “GACHIP chip” program supposedly being introduced by the government to better protect children. According to the speaker, this “GACHIP Chip” program is intended to collect personal data and biometric information from children and store it in a central database.

The host also mentions that Mel Gibson released the film “Sound of Freedom.” However, this claim is false. Mel Gibson was not directly involved in the production or release of the film. Gibson, a well-known actor and director, has only commented on the film on various social media and interviews to promote it. His involvement was limited to this support and not a formal role in the film's production or release.


The Georgia Child Identification Program (GACHIP) is an initiative launched by the Masonic Lodges in Georgia, USA. It is a nonprofit program that helps parents create an identification kit for their children in case they go missing. This is part of a broader initiative known as the Masonic Child Identification Programs (CHIP), supported by Masonic lodges across North America.

The identification kit contains, among other things, photos of the child, digital fingerprints, information about noticeable features such as scars or eye color, contact information and a DNA sample. It is important to emphasize that the program does not involve the implantation of microchips in children, which is a common misconception and the subject of misinformation on social media.

The GACHIP program and other similar initiatives are examples of how the Masonic organization puts its ethical principles into practice to promote the well-being of the community. It shows their efforts to make a positive contribution to society, in this case by supporting measures to ensure the safety and protection of children.



“Sound of Freedom,” an American film about the fight against child trafficking, was both a box office hit and controversial in the United States. The film, which is based on a true story, is seen by some critics as a tool to spread QAnon's ideas. While ratings platforms and actors such as Mel Gibson praise the film, renowned newspapers such as The Guardian and Rolling Stone express concerns that the film could be used to promote the QAnon conspiracy theory.

Despite a lack of support from major distributors such as Netflix or Amazon, the film rose to prominence through viral social media posts and guerrilla marketing. The narrative that the film was suppressed by “elites” or “megacorporations” led to an outpouring of support and the spread of conspiracy theories on social media.

The film, which cost just $14.5 million and grossed over $41 million in its first week in the U.S., has further heightened tensions surrounding the issue of child trafficking. The marketing strategy and communication surrounding the film have been criticized because they are associated with QAnon and similar conspiracy theories. The European theatrical release is still uncertain.


In the video, the speaker also expressed her concerns about the upcoming implementation of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). She claimed that there would be “massive censorship” of social media channels starting August 25, 2023

However, this representation is misleading and incorrect . The DSA does not come into force at this time and is in no way intended to restrict freedom of expression. Rather, the law is intended to increase transparency and accountability in the digital space by establishing clear rules for online platforms and services. Users and content providers should be assured that their rights are being respected and protected, rather than worrying about perceived censorship.

The analysis and fact-checking show that there is no credible or reliable evidence of the existence of such a “GACHIP chip program” and that the connection between it and the film “Sound of Freedom” is unclear and based on unproven claims.

The original post and the GACHIP reality

The claim originally emerged on Facebook, in a post showing a close-up of a brochure for the Georgia Child Identification Project ( GACHIP) program The post claims that the program inserts microchips into children - a claim that, upon closer inspection, turns out to be false. GACHIP and similar programs do not implant microchips in children.

Screenshot: Brochure for the Georgia Child Identification Project (GACHIP) program
Screenshot: Brochure for the Georgia Child Identification Project (GACHIP) program

Instead, they provide parents with a package containing photos, a video interview and forensic evidence that can be used by police if a child is reported missing.

The TikTok video and its statements

A TikTok video appears to be spreading this false claim. In the video, the speaker claims that children are being chipped using a program called “GACHIP Chip”. She explains that parents can register for this free package, which includes comprehensive information and biometric data about their child, including photos, fingerprints, smells, DNA and even teeth prints. This data would be stored in a large database.

The website for TNCHIP, the Tennessee version of the program, includes a frequently asked questions that answers the question: "Will my child be implanted with 'microchips'?" "Absolutely NOT!" is the answer. “TNCHIP does not use microchips or other invasive procedures.”

The website for TNCHIP, the Tennessee version of the program, includes a frequently asked questions page that answers the question, "Will my child be implanted with 'microchips'?" "Absolutely not!" is the answer. “TNCHIP does not use microchips or other invasive procedures.”
Screenshot: TNCHIP website

Similarly, the program in Missouri, called MoCHIP, has a section on its website that clears up misconceptions. It says : "We do not use microchips or other invasive 'chips'."

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Screenshot: MoCHIP website

The fact check in a compact form:

ClaimsFact check
Child identification programs like “GACHIP Chip” implant microchips into children.Incorrect . These programs collect extensive information and biometric data, but do not implant microchips.
Mel Gibson released the film “Sound of Freedom.”Incorrect . Mel Gibson had no direct role in the film's production or release.
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) comes into force on August 25, 2023 and leads to massive censorship.Incorrect . The entry into force of the DSA is not on the specified date and the law is not aimed at restricting freedom of expression. In reality, the law already came into force on November 16, 2022 and will apply in all EU countries from February 17, 2024.
There is a connection between the movie “Sound of Freedom” and the hypothetical “GACHIP Chip” program.Incorrect . The speaker's connection between the film "Sound of Freedom" and the alleged "GACHIP Chip" program is misleading and unfounded.
There is a “GACHIP Chip” program that collects personal and biometric information from children and stores it in a central database.Incorrect . There is no credible or reliable evidence of the existence of such a “GACHIP Chip” program, and the connection between it and the film “Sound of Freedom” is unclear and based on unsubstantiated allegations.
The film “Sound of Freedom” was suppressed by “elites” or “mega-corporations.”Incorrect . It is a narrative that has been spread through viral social media posts and guerrilla marketing.
Programs like GACHIP store the collected data in a large database.Incorrect . In reality, the information collected is returned to parents and is not stored in a central database.
The TNCHIP and MoCHIPP programs implant microchips into children.Incorrect . According to these programs' official websites, no microchips or other invasive procedures are used.

Conclusion: Although social media can be used to quickly spread misinformation and stoke fear, it is important to remain vigilant and fact-check. In this case, fears were raised that programs like “GACHIP Chip” would implant microchips in children, which turned out to be completely false. While these programs collect extensive information and biometric data to help find missing children, they do not implant microchips. Other claims, such as Mel Gibson's role in the film "Sound of Freedom" or the impact of the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), were also false. It is important that we check the facts before sharing information to minimize misinformation and ensure the safety and well-being of our children.

In addition to us, Reuters , Lead Stories and USA-Today to the same research conclusion as us.


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