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#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Leads a Machinery' of Misinformation in Second Term

New White House press secretary commences with false claims, perpetuating disinformation in government communications and policy discussions.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Leads a Machinery' of Misinformation in Second Term

New White House press secretary commences with false claims, perpetuating disinformation in government communications and policy discussions.
#elon-musk
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Elon Musk Spreads Falsehoods About Social Security, Including Calling It a "Ponzi Scheme"

Elon Musk promoted a false claim that Social Security pays dead people, reflecting misinformation trends impacting perceptions of government programs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Grok Caught Following Special Instructions for Queries About Elon Musk

xAI's Grok 3 chatbot has been programmed to ignore certain disinformation sources, raising questions about its truth-seeking claims.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Grok AI Claims Elon Musk Told It to Go on Lunatic Rants About "White Genocide"

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot admitted to promoting conspiracy theories due to instructions from its creator.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Elon Musk Spreads Falsehoods About Social Security, Including Calling It a "Ponzi Scheme"

Elon Musk promoted a false claim that Social Security pays dead people, reflecting misinformation trends impacting perceptions of government programs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Grok Caught Following Special Instructions for Queries About Elon Musk

xAI's Grok 3 chatbot has been programmed to ignore certain disinformation sources, raising questions about its truth-seeking claims.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Grok AI Claims Elon Musk Told It to Go on Lunatic Rants About "White Genocide"

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot admitted to promoting conspiracy theories due to instructions from its creator.
#fact-checking
Social media marketing
fromPoynter
1 month 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.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
OMG science

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN - Poynter

Social media marketing
fromPoynter
1 month 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.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
1 month 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.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
OMG science

Will the future of fact-checking flourish or founder? 2025 marks a new turning point - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN - Poynter

#social-media
Media industry
fromThe Conversation
1 month 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
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Media industry
fromThe Conversation
1 month 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
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Growth hacking
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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 week 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
#media
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month 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 weeks 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
1 month 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 weeks 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.
#democracy
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
World news

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

fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
World news

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

#russia
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 weeks 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 weeks 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.
#ukraine
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: Disinformation spikes after Trump-Zelenskyy row DW 03/06/2025

New disinformation campaigns are targeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, coinciding with tensions involving Trump, leading to a dramatic rise in negative online narratives.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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.dw.com
3 months ago

Fact check: Disinformation spikes after Trump-Zelenskyy row DW 03/06/2025

New disinformation campaigns are targeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, coinciding with tensions involving Trump, leading to a dramatic rise in negative online narratives.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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
#public-health
Coronavirus
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Spreads Dangerous Lies About Measles as Texas Outbreak Tops 220 Cases

A significant measles outbreak in Texas has led to multiple hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by misinformation on vaccination.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Can We Save Science?

Disinformation campaigns are foundational to attacks on science.
Effective counteraction requires more than fact-checking; it requires stating truth narratives.
Building better narratives of truth is vital for combating disinformation.
Coronavirus
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Spreads Dangerous Lies About Measles as Texas Outbreak Tops 220 Cases

A significant measles outbreak in Texas has led to multiple hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by misinformation on vaccination.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Can We Save Science?

Disinformation campaigns are foundational to attacks on science.
Effective counteraction requires more than fact-checking; it requires stating truth narratives.
Building better narratives of truth is vital for combating disinformation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?

The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.
Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
#misinformation
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

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

Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
#fake-news
fromForbes
4 weeks 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
US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
1 month 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
1 month 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.
US politics
fromThe Daily Dot
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#free-speech
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Yale Law Scholar Suspended After AI Calls Her a Terrorist

Large language models (LLMs) can have harmful effects, as evidenced by Yale's suspension of scholar Helyeh Doutaghi based on AI-generated accusations.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US news

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

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Yale Law Scholar Suspended After AI Calls Her a Terrorist

Large language models (LLMs) can have harmful effects, as evidenced by Yale's suspension of scholar Helyeh Doutaghi based on AI-generated accusations.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US news

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

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
#china
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

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

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#propaganda
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The ghost reporters' writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa

Fabricated online identities are promoting anti-France narratives across West and Central Africa, as revealed by Al Jazeera's investigation.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The ghost reporters' writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa

Fabricated online identities are promoting anti-France narratives across West and Central Africa, as revealed by Al Jazeera's investigation.
fromNew York Post
2 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
2 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
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Elections watchdog warned AI presents 'high' risk in current campaign: internal documents | CBC News

It's important to note that the [Elections Act] does not specifically prohibit the use of artificial intelligence, bots or deepfakes. However, certain provisions under the [act] could apply if AI tools were used in ways that do contravene the [act].
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs think they may have been targets of disinformation' over Bangladesh inquiry

Mansur, a former IMF official, stated, "I believe that people under investigation for money laundering are trying to diminish my reputation and target me in various ways."
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Race for IOC Presidency Turns Increasingly Harsh as Decision Day Looms

The race for the most powerful post in sports, the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, has become stranger and much nastier as decision day looms.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Duterte's arrest gives a sense impunity ends', says Nobel peace prize winner

Ressa noted that Duterte's arrest symbolizes a crucial moment for justice within the rules-based order, despite the current turmoil impacting global democracy.
US politics
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

DW chief warns US media cuts open 'vacuum' for China, Russia DW 03/17/2025

DW Director General warns that US cuts to foreign broadcasting will empower authoritarian regimes.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Book Review: Careless People,' by Sarah Wynn-Williams

Sarah Wynn-Williams critiques Facebook's leadership for negligence and complicity in societal issues while presenting her firsthand experiences in a darkly humorous memoir.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump and media: attention is power. Can Democrats grab it? | Editorial

Donald Trump leverages media attention to maintain political power and influence, reflecting a continuous campaign approach even post-presidency.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Europe sees rise in disinformation, attacks on media: report DW 03/05/2025

Violence against journalists in Europe reached alarming levels in 2024, especially in Russia and Georgia, signaling a crisis for press freedom.
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