misinformation

As Trump Continues To Lie About The Election, Twitter Is Pulling Its Punches
His tweets pushing blatant falsehoods are labeled as simply "disputed."
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What Is The Internet Doing To Boomers Brains?
Social media platforms are sucking a generation into a misinformation rabbit hole.
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Trump Campaign Account Barred From Tweeting Until It Deletes Inaccurate COVID-19 Claim
Facebook and Twitter both penalized the campaign for posting video from a Fox News interview in which Trump says children are "almost immune" to COVID-19.
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Scientists Funded By Zuckerberg Group Warn Facebook 'Antithetical' To Their Mission
More than 140 scientists funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative say Facebook impedes the goal of an inclusive, just, and healthy future.
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Misinformation About The Coronavirus Is Spreading Online
Hoaxes about the new coronavirus strain are popping up, complicating health officials' efforts to get the truth out about the still-mysterious illness.
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Twitter Will Ban All Political Advertising
The platform's leadership is concerned about the impact of misinformation on democracy.
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Study Reveals How Bad Actors Use Journalists To Spread Misinformation
A new report shows just how easy it is for nefarious actors to use bots, and even well-meaning journalists, to spread misinformation and propaganda.
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