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US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Claims We Won It 3 Times' in New Election Lie Rant as Fox Host Laughs Along

Trump continues to falsely assert victory in the 2020 election, despite legal settlements denying these claims.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: a boon to the UK, as well as audiences elsewhere | Editorial

The BBC World Service faces significant challenges from state-controlled media and funding cuts, while its role as a truth beacon is under threat.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Claims We Won It 3 Times' in New Election Lie Rant as Fox Host Laughs Along

Trump continues to falsely assert victory in the 2020 election, despite legal settlements denying these claims.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on the BBC World Service: a boon to the UK, as well as audiences elsewhere | Editorial

The BBC World Service faces significant challenges from state-controlled media and funding cuts, while its role as a truth beacon is under threat.
fromExchangewire
3 hours ago

The End of Everything (Except the Actual Ad Tech Problems)

We have spent almost twenty years normalising an activity that should not be normal - in fact, it should not even be legal.
Digital life
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 hours ago

China's Disinformation Offensive in Taiwan

China conducts overwhelming political warfare against Taiwan-disinformation, cognitive warfare, fake news. It's a constant battle for public perception and morale. And it's getting worse.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Russia used the vote of no confidence against Von der Leyen to stir up polarization in the EU

The Kremlin used the recent vote of no confidence against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a narrative about the dysfunctions of European institutions, attempting to polarize and weaken the EU.
EU data protection
#fake-news
fromAol
3 months ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

fromAol
3 months ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

#social-media
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X

The EU is set to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's platform X for violating laws aimed at curbing disinformation.
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Meta is failing to stop dangerous disinformation in the world's most spoken languages - Poynter

Disinformation in non-English languages is a significant issue on social media, requiring better tools for detection and moderation.
Media industry
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Social media influencers blur the lines between political content and campaigning, potentially affecting elections

Influencers significantly alter political communication dynamics, making it challenging for voters to discern credible sources.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
3 months ago

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

Disinformation regarding Putin's historical role in Africa is spreading among anti-colonial sentiments, particularly in the Sahel region.
Los Angeles
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

AI chatbots are contributing to the spread of disinformation amidst protests in Los Angeles.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC boss says disinformation trust crisis' putting social fabric of UK at risk

Britain's democratic cohesion is threatened by social media and disinformation, according to BBC's director general.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

E.U. Prepares Major Penalties Against Elon Musk's X

The EU is set to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's platform X for violating laws aimed at curbing disinformation.
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Meta is failing to stop dangerous disinformation in the world's most spoken languages - Poynter

Disinformation in non-English languages is a significant issue on social media, requiring better tools for detection and moderation.
Media industry
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Social media influencers blur the lines between political content and campaigning, potentially affecting elections

Influencers significantly alter political communication dynamics, making it challenging for voters to discern credible sources.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
3 months ago

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

Disinformation regarding Putin's historical role in Africa is spreading among anti-colonial sentiments, particularly in the Sahel region.
Los Angeles
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

AI chatbots are contributing to the spread of disinformation amidst protests in Los Angeles.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC boss says disinformation trust crisis' putting social fabric of UK at risk

Britain's democratic cohesion is threatened by social media and disinformation, according to BBC's director general.
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

Before You Share That Health Tip, Read This | The Walrus

Once a topic becomes a proxy for political principles, the discourse becomes nastier, and it is more difficult to change minds.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Houthi-linked dealers sell arms on X and WhatsApp, report says

The report by the Washington DC-based Tech Transparency Project reveals that Houthi-affiliated arms dealers have been openly operating commercial weapon stores for months on both platforms.
US politics
#public-health
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The 'Salt Path' controversy: the backlash, the bestselling book and the big problem with selling sick people false hope

Raynor Winn's memoir, released in 2018, sold millions but an investigation revealed significant discrepancies in the supposed 'true' story, raising concerns about authenticity.
Books
#elon-musk
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

MAGA Angry as Elon Musk's Grok AI Keeps Explaining Why Their Beliefs Are Factually Incorrect

fromFuturism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

MAGA Angry as Elon Musk's Grok AI Keeps Explaining Why Their Beliefs Are Factually Incorrect

#racism
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK riots led to deterioration in asylum seekers' mental health, says report

Last summer's riots severely impacted the mental health of asylum seekers in the UK, increasing fear and isolation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK riots led to deterioration in asylum seekers' mental health, says report

Last summer's riots severely impacted the mental health of asylum seekers in the UK, increasing fear and isolation.
#russia
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Under Trump, National Security Guardrails Vanish

Pro-Russian websites are targeting the U.S. defense industry to spread disinformation, particularly about the F-35 fighter jet.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

France accuses Russia of 'decade of cyberattacks' including 2017 Macron campaign hack

Russia's GRU has been conducting cyberattacks on France, targeting various entities including those linked to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France says dozens of disinformation attacks came from Russia

France has identified nearly 80 Russian-led disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine and its allies, mainly between August 2023 and March 2025.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

France condemns 'fake news' over Macron cocaine accusation

Disinformation falsely claimed a tissue held by Macron contained cocaine, demonstrating the lengths to which some will go to undermine European unity.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
US politics

A Pro-Russia Disinformation Campaign Is Using Free AI Tools to Fuel a 'Content Explosion'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Under Trump, National Security Guardrails Vanish

Pro-Russian websites are targeting the U.S. defense industry to spread disinformation, particularly about the F-35 fighter jet.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

France accuses Russia of 'decade of cyberattacks' including 2017 Macron campaign hack

Russia's GRU has been conducting cyberattacks on France, targeting various entities including those linked to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France says dozens of disinformation attacks came from Russia

France has identified nearly 80 Russian-led disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine and its allies, mainly between August 2023 and March 2025.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

France condemns 'fake news' over Macron cocaine accusation

Disinformation falsely claimed a tissue held by Macron contained cocaine, demonstrating the lengths to which some will go to undermine European unity.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
US politics

A Pro-Russia Disinformation Campaign Is Using Free AI Tools to Fuel a 'Content Explosion'

#democracy
fromPoynter
2 months ago
World news

Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Carmen Lucia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12 - Poynter

fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Latin American fact-checkers urge funders, platforms, governments to defend public's right to know - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 months ago
World news

Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Carmen Lucia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12 - Poynter

fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Latin American fact-checkers urge funders, platforms, governments to defend public's right to know - Poynter

#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's DOJ makes its most sweeping demand for election data yet

The DOJ's demand for extensive election data raises concerns about its intent amid Trump's influence on state voting processes.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
World news

Fact check: Debunking Trump's false claims on wind energy DW 06/07/2025

Trump spreads disinformation about wind power, including false whale death claims related to wind turbines.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
US news

US: Trump officials close hub that tackles disinformation DW 04/17/2025

Marco Rubio announced the closure of the State Department's disinformation office, citing its focus on conservative viewpoints.
A federal judge indicated the Trump administration may face contempt for continuing deportation flights despite court orders.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's DOJ makes its most sweeping demand for election data yet

The DOJ's demand for extensive election data raises concerns about its intent amid Trump's influence on state voting processes.
#ufos
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Bombshell report reveals truth about Area 51 UFO conspiracy

UFO conspiracies surrounding Area 51 were reportedly a Pentagon disinformation campaign to cover up classified military programs.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Bombshell report reveals truth about Area 51 UFO conspiracy

UFO conspiracies surrounding Area 51 were reportedly a Pentagon disinformation campaign to cover up classified military programs.
#cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

OpenAI is clamping down on ChatGPT accounts used to spread malware

OpenAI banned ten ChatGPT accounts related to state-sponsored cyber crime efforts from China, Russia, and Iran.
Information security
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Disinformation security is a major concern for cyber teams - here's what your business can do

Disinformation, while not new, poses a significant cybersecurity threat to enterprises due to technological advancements.
Businesses must manage vulnerabilities related to public trust and online presence in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

OpenAI is clamping down on ChatGPT accounts used to spread malware

OpenAI banned ten ChatGPT accounts related to state-sponsored cyber crime efforts from China, Russia, and Iran.
Information security
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Disinformation security is a major concern for cyber teams - here's what your business can do

Disinformation, while not new, poses a significant cybersecurity threat to enterprises due to technological advancements.
Businesses must manage vulnerabilities related to public trust and online presence in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Growth hacking
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Creator of Succession Is Back With a Movie. There's a Reason He Rushed to Make It Right Away.

Mountainhead explores the darker side of technology and capitalism through disinformation and its chaotic consequences.
#bulgaria
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police chiefs say they will disclose details like suspect's ethnicity more often

Police leaders advocate for transparency in releasing suspect details to combat disinformation and build public trust.
#emmanuel-macron
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

France derides Russia's false claim of drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer

The Elysee Palace denounced false claims of cocaine use by Macron as disinformation aimed at undermining European unity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

France derides Russia's false claim of drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer

The Elysee Palace denounced false claims of cocaine use by Macron as disinformation aimed at undermining European unity.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why did rumours of a coup sweep Ivory Coast this week?

The upcoming elections in Ivory Coast are generating tensions and fears of violence, exacerbated by political actions and disinformation.
#ukraine
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

France blasts fake news' surrounding train photo with world leaders

France counters Russian disinformation alleging drug use by European leaders during a visit to Ukraine, emphasizing unity and proactive defense against false narratives.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

France blasts fake news' surrounding train photo with world leaders

France counters Russian disinformation alleging drug use by European leaders during a visit to Ukraine, emphasizing unity and proactive defense against false narratives.
#censorship
#misinformation
fromWIRED
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's Grok AI Can't Stop Talking About 'White Genocide'

Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Elon Musk's Grok AI Can't Stop Talking About 'White Genocide'

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, malfunctioned by repeatedly discussing white genocide in unrelated conversations on X.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India blocks Chinese, Turkish news agencies from X DW 05/14/2025

The Indian embassy in China on X warned China’s Global Times about an article that claimed Pakistan's airforce had "shot down another Indian fighter jet in response to overnight airstrikes."
UK news
fromForbes
2 months ago

5 Brand Leadership Lessons From The Age Of Disinformation

To stay ahead, brands need to be intentional, proactive and crystal clear about what they stand for.
Social media marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 years ago

Behind the Scenes of Using Web Scraping and AI in Investigative Journalism | HackerNoon

Web scraping is essential for journalists to extract public information and hold authorities accountable.
#political-memes
fromSnopes
2 months ago
US politics

Social media posts omit key details of Texas bill claimed to criminalize political memes

US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
2 months ago

Is Texas really outlawing political memes? Not exactly. Here's what's really going on with HB 366

Texas lawmakers passed a bill requiring disclaimers on altered political media, igniting controversy among meme enthusiasts.
US politics
fromSnopes
2 months ago

Social media posts omit key details of Texas bill claimed to criminalize political memes

The Texas House passed a bill requiring disclosure for altered political ads, but it does not criminalize memes for the general public.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Rubio Says It's Government's Duty to Protect Free Speech as He Hand-Picks Protesters to Deport

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the closure of the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference office, presenting it as a win for free speech.
US news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation

The closure of the Counter Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Hub raises concerns over U.S. efforts to combat foreign disinformation.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A Chinese mercenary in Russia's invasion said he couldn't even go to the bathroom without an armed escort

Chinese POWs claim they were deceived into combat for Russia.
Life under Russian forces includes strict surveillance and coercion.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: How do I spot errors in AI chatbots? DW 04/06/2025

AI-driven chatbots are increasingly preferred for information retrieval over traditional search engines, thanks to their summarization capabilities, despite risks of inaccuracies and disinformation.
OMG science
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN - Poynter

fromPoynter
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN - Poynter

fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Nina Jankowicz's censorship bull, onshoring risks are manageable and other commentary

While onshoring raises costs, a manufacturing renaissance would have short- and long-term benefits, such as new jobs in construction and higher-paying advanced manufacturing jobs.
US politics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Do We Live inside a Black Hole?

Shamir's study suggests an unusual rotational symmetry in galaxies observed by JWST, which could imply we exist within a rotating universe—a bold claim seeking further validation.
OMG science
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