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Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
1 day ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
fromTNW | Meta
1 day ago
EU data protection

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

fromEngadget
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Online Community Development
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
1 day ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Meta
1 day ago

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Meta faces multiple lawsuits alleging it profited from scam ads on its platforms, projecting $16 billion in revenue from fraudulent advertising in 2024.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Online Community Development
fromNieman Lab
4 weeks ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
Digital life
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
#fbi
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Sean Hannity Asks Kash Patel If FBI Investigated Journalist

FBI Director Kash Patel denies using agency resources against a journalist, claiming the report led to a death threat against his girlfriend.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Kash Patel Fires Off Missive To The Fake News' In Wake of Bombshell Report

FBI Director Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking and plans to sue The Atlantic for false reporting.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel's girlfriend

The FBI investigated a New York Times reporter over a story about security arrangements for the FBI director's girlfriend.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

Sean Hannity Asks Kash Patel If FBI Investigated Journalist

FBI Director Kash Patel denies using agency resources against a journalist, claiming the report led to a death threat against his girlfriend.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Kash Patel Fires Off Missive To The Fake News' In Wake of Bombshell Report

FBI Director Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking and plans to sue The Atlantic for false reporting.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Trump Lashes Out at Reporter Over War Question: Fake News People Like You'

Trump expressed frustration over questions about Iran's response time, emphasizing military successes and the impact of leadership changes in Iran.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Even when Trump deflects, the job is simple. Keep asking the question. - Poynter

Trump's threats against Iran raise concerns about potential war crimes under international law.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Trump Lashes Out at Reporter Over War Question: Fake News People Like You'

Trump expressed frustration over questions about Iran's response time, emphasizing military successes and the impact of leadership changes in Iran.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Even when Trump deflects, the job is simple. Keep asking the question. - Poynter

Trump's threats against Iran raise concerns about potential war crimes under international law.
#ai
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Medicine

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

UK politics
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

Gov.uk says AI gaslighting Brits with stale Gov.uk data

Outdated GOV.UK pages are being scraped by AI, leading to inaccurate summaries and undermining public confidence in government information.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
3 days ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
Careers
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Beat AI Deepfakes With A Powerfully Human Resume

By 2028, 25% of online job candidates may be deepfakes, prompting HR to scrutinize resumes and digital footprints more closely.
Medicine
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

A fake disease called bixonimania was created to demonstrate how AI can be misled by false information in scientific literature.
Writing
fromFuturism
1 month ago

New York Times Accused of Running AI-Generated Article

The New York Times faced scrutiny over a 'Modern Love' essay suspected to be AI-generated without disclosure.
#tucker-carlson
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Tucker Carlson claims he never intentionally misled his audience. That's another lie. - LGBTQ Nation

Tucker Carlson expresses regret for supporting Trump, acknowledging the impact of his influence on public perception and the consequences of that support.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Tucker Carlson claims he never intentionally misled his audience. That's another lie. - LGBTQ Nation

Tucker Carlson expresses regret for supporting Trump, acknowledging the impact of his influence on public perception and the consequences of that support.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Alex Wagner: Tucker Carlson's Trump Apology Feels 'Genuine'

Alex Wagner finds Tucker Carlson's apology for supporting Trump feels genuine but remains skeptical of its impact on Democrats.
Health
fromFortune
1 day ago

Most people worldwide believe at least one of 6 common medical myths | Fortune

Health misinformation is widespread, with 70% of people globally believing at least one debunked health claim.
fromAfrica Check
3 days ago

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods

The page advertises a variety of products, including smartphones, audio systems, cookers, and TVs, requiring a small deposit from interested customers.
Fundraising
Science
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe

Foreign spies may be targeting scientists with access to US government secrets, as multiple scientists connected to nuclear technology have gone missing or died.
Higher education
fromNature
2 days ago

Don't let your students use AI as a ghostwriter

AI-generated research proposals may appear polished but often lack deep understanding and critical thinking.
#ai-generated-content
fromWIRED
2 days ago
Women in technology

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift 'Super Dumb' Men

Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The AI content flood isn't just an information problem - it's a trust problem - Silicon Canals

By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated, challenging trust and credibility in information.
Women in technology
fromWIRED
2 days ago

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift 'Super Dumb' Men

A medical student generates income by selling AI-generated images of a conservative woman, targeting a niche audience with higher disposable income.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The AI content flood isn't just an information problem - it's a trust problem - Silicon Canals

By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated, challenging trust and credibility in information.
Privacy technologies
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This International Fact-Checking Day, use these 5 tips to spot AI-generated content

AI-generated content complicates distinguishing fact from fiction, especially in breaking news like the Iran war.
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Poynter relaunches most popular editing certificate for communicators and journalists - Poynter

"Great editors don't just fix copy, they care deeply about getting it right," said Kristen Hare, Poynter faculty and director of craft and local news. "This updated introductory certificate reflects the realities of how we work today and gives learners practical tools they can apply immediately."
Education
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk skips probe as France investigates X

French prosecutors are investigating X's AI chatbot Grok for its role in spreading child sexual abuse material and Holocaust denial.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
Social media marketing
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 day ago

How Extremist Groups Are Sharing a Global Media Strategy

Adversarial groups are adopting a universal media strategy, learning from each other to enhance their communication methods across various platforms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

That is False': Ace Reporter Hammers Senate Dem For Wrongly Using His Reporting At Hearing

Sen. Ruben Gallego misrepresented Trump's comments about Kevin Warsh's commitment to interest rate cuts during a confirmation hearing.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The Onion has agreed to a new deal to take over Infowars

The Onion plans to take over Infowars, transforming it into a parody platform if a Texas judge approves the deal.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Reform's Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

A photo posted by Richard Tice of Reform supporters was criticized for appearing manipulated by AI, raising questions about its authenticity.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

AI job scams are booming and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them

A seemingly perfect job opportunity turned out to be a scam, revealing red flags throughout the recruitment process.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 week ago

New York Times Makes Substantial Changes to Article That Glazed a Sleazy AI Startup: "Our Piece Should Have Included That Information"

Medvi, an AI-driven startup, faces legal scrutiny and regulatory violations despite being portrayed as a success story by the New York Times.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

FBI Investigated NY Times Reporter Who Wrote Unflattering Kash Patel Story

The FBI started investigating Elizabeth Williamson, a Washington DC based features writer for the Times, in March after she penned a report on Patel's use of government resources to give his country singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins both security and transportation.
Media industry
World politics
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Alex Jones Strips in Rant About The Onion, InfoWars Deal

Jones raved that 'the left' are 'bodysnatchers. They're skin walkers. They literally take your skin.' He emphasized that The Onion is 'taking on our skin,' reflecting his bizarre fixation on skin during the rant.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Sarthak Trikha Knows What Needs to Happen When a Viral Page Disappears Overnight - The Village Voice

Internet success can vanish quickly, highlighting the fragility of online presence and the importance of adaptability.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI search has a trust problem. Transparency is the fix

Two-thirds of American adults use AI search tools, but only 15% trust the results, highlighting a significant trust gap.
#fact-checking
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Non-profit organizations
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Fact-checkers reached more people in 2025. That didn't help their finances - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations face financial challenges and staff cuts, yet audience growth continues amidst uncertainty in funding and coverage.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

British Lawmaker Caught Using AI-Generated Image of Fake, Deformed Supporters

Many of the supposed supporters in the image had deformed and warped faces, including several whose eyes appeared to be missing. Instead of hands, the supporters were pictured with bizarre, deformed sausage fingers, holding Reform UK signs with nonsensical text.
UK politics
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
2 weeks ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

The Internet Archive faces challenges as major media outlets block access to its content due to fears of AI misuse.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

How The Telegraph leveraged user-generated content in their coverage of the Ukraine crisis

The Telegraph won the 'Best Crowd Sourcing' award for using user-generated content to enhance coverage of the Ukraine crisis.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
#plagiarism
Media industry
fromFuturism
6 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
6 days ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Media industry
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform

The Onion plans to take over Infowars' platforms amid Alex Jones' financial troubles, creating parody content and benefiting Sandy Hook families.
#ai-in-journalism
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Media industry

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.
Media industry
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Media industry
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
World news
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Fake images from the Iran war are spreading online. Here's how to spot them - Poynter

Social media spreads widespread misinformation about the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict through recycled footage, AI-generated content, and misrepresented old videos that are increasingly difficult to identify.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
Left-wing politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Untrustworthy - emptywheel

The Trump presidency undermines institutional trustworthiness through contradictory policies, selective law enforcement, and politicization of federal agencies, eroding confidence in U.S. government institutions domestically and internationally.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Misinformation is scaling. We need to get better at countering it

Most days, an email lands in my inbox with the promise to amplify my growth-my newsletter subscribers, the reach of my podcasts, the number of client leads, etc. I've gotten used to random people pitching me on their services, and some of the messages expertly prey on my insecurities as a business owner ("you're leaving so much on the table," et al.). I never answer any of them, but I sometimes wonder which ones might actually be legit.
Artificial intelligence
#journalism
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes

A senior journalist was suspended for using AI to generate inaccurate quotes, highlighting the risks of AI hallucinations in journalism.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes

A senior journalist was suspended for using AI to generate inaccurate quotes, highlighting the risks of AI hallucinations in journalism.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fake News, A.I. Deepfakes, and the Pageant of the Unreal

Modern technologies, especially AI, enable large-scale fabrication of truth, increasing misinformation and facilitating AI-powered propaganda that manipulates human beliefs and behavior.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: AI fakes distort claims on Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019; recent circulating images claiming he is alive in Israel are AI-generated and false.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

AI can now fake the videos we trust most. How to tell the difference-and how newsrooms can respond

AI-generated videos now convincingly mimic trusted eyewitness formats, making fake footage indistinguishable from real and undermining information reliability.
#misinformation
fromPoynter
2 months ago

How do I know if that's real? 3 tips from Poynter's MediaWise to stay smart in tricky times - Poynter

Whether you're looking at a massive snow storm in Russia , monkeys on the loose in St. Louis or the latest breaking news, these tips from MediaWise deputy director Brittani Kollar will help you sort through the noise and decide for yourself if what you're seeing is real. First, slow down. "Often false content is designed to be very catchy so you reply instantly," Kollar said. "Things may seem less plausible with a second view."
Media industry
fromJezebel
1 month ago

When AI Tools Yield Bad Journalism, Who Is Held Accountable?

A reporter at Ars Technica, whose beat was specifically reporting on AI, was fired after it turned out that a piece he had co-authored contained quotes fabricated by the AI tools he was using. Ars Technica has subsequently retracted the original story entirely, publishing an editor's note, stating that it was 'a serious failure of our standards,' but that they believe it to be an 'isolated incident.'
Media industry
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