#misinformation

#misinformation

Misinformation about 'furries' engaging in disruptive behaviors at Mount Nebo Middle School was refuted by an official investigation. [ more ]

Conservatives shared misinformation about students protesting 'furries' in Utah, debunked by school officials. [ more ]

The partnership between IPG Mediabrands and Zefr aims to enhance brand safety and tackle misinformation online. [ more ]

The right has a longstanding ecosystem for political communication

Social media influencers can spread misinformation easily [ more ]

Teens like Sameer Ferdousi are joining fact-checking networks to combat misinformation on social media. [ more ]

High school students learning to identify deepfakes and online conspiracy theories.

MisInfo Day event helps students navigate the spread of misinformation online. [ more ]

The internet's role in politics has intensified with extremism and misinformation.

Tech companies have experienced significant shifts and challenges in handling political content. [ more ]

Bipartisan bill in the House aims to ban TikTok if Chinese owner doesn't sell stake

Concerns raised about national security, youth culture impact, and misinformation on TikTok. [ more ]

DeSantis accused Libs of TikTok of spreading misinformation about Florida laws.

Libs of TikTok faces backlash for its online content targeting LGBTQ+ activists. [ more ]

Growing concerns over TikTok's influence in the U.S., legislation may ban the platform.

Misleading tax advice on social media impacting decision-making, causing potential financial troubles. [ more ]

AI-synthesized deepfakes influenced elections globally.

AI audio fakes could pose a significant threat in upcoming elections. [ more ]

Urgent investigation requested into NYPD's social media use after personal attacks on a councilwoman, raising concerns about threats and misinformation. [ more ]

The benefits of Covid vaccines outweigh the downsides despite some reported serious side effects. [ more ]

A doctor's office notice in New Jersey sparked concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and student athletes, but scientific studies show no link between vaccinations and increased risk of cardiac arrest. [ more ]

Voters facing fake news challenges in London mayor election. [ more ]

The Conservatives deleted an attack ad criticizing Sadiq Khan's record on crime in London after using footage from a New York subway station.

London has lower crime rates compared to the national average, including lower rates of antisocial behavior, murders, and firearm assaults. [ more ]

Former President Obama claims Biden administration has record-breaking job growth.

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough makes controversial remarks about Israel and Netanyahu. [ more ]

Trump refuses to accept 2020 election loss and plans to deny 2024 results if not in his favor.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes Biden poses a greater threat to democracy due to censorship efforts against misinformation. [ more ]

TDOV always falls on March 31, Easter's date changes annually

President Biden stands for unity and upholding dignity amidst misinformation [ more ]

Posts claiming to help avoid health scams on Facebook may be scams themselves, like the deepfake video warning about Dr. Oz's scams. [ more ]

Campus protesters, influenced by pandemic isolation, seek connection through causes like pro-Palestinian, lacking full understanding. [ more ]

The article highlights a social media post contrasting former President Donald Trump's indictments with perceived lack of legal consequences for others. [ more ]

Conservative party is linked to secret Facebook groups promoting racism and misinformation. [ more ]

Aaron Sorkin accidentally revealed working on movie about the lead-up to January 6 insurrection. [ more ]

Snapchat is introducing watermarking on AI-generated images to combat misinformation and deepfakes. [ more ]

The Australian government is considering a risk-based approach to regulating AI to balance economic growth with safety.

Building trust in AI is crucial, starting with the voluntary labelling of AI-generated content to combat deepfakes and misinformation. [ more ]

OpenAI developed Voice Engine for text-to-speech in ChatGPT but has not publicly released its full cloning capabilities

OpenAI is cautious about releasing Voice Engine widely due to concerns about the potential misuse of synthetic voices for misinformation [ more ]

AI tools contributing to more sophisticated misinformation.

Phishing campaigns using generative AI can increase likelihood of election personnel being targeted. [ more ]

The controversy surrounding an 'LGBT sandwich' sparks debate on social media and highlights misinformation challenges on platforms like Elon Musk's X platform. [ more ]

Transgender Day of Visibility falls on March 31 every year, coinciding with Easter in 2022.

Press Secretary Jean-Pierre defended President Biden's proclamation, highlighting misinformation and divisive rhetoric from critics. [ more ]

AI poses a significant threat to elections compared to social media use in the past two decades.

Leaders are discussing the need for new guardrails and educating the public to combat AI-generated misinformation. [ more ]

Tool called Voice Engine can clone voices with just 15 seconds of audio, too risky for general release due to misinformation threats.

OpenAI is taking a cautious approach to releasing Voice Engine widely, focusing on responsible deployment and societal adaptation. [ more ]

Fake rumor about Brigitte Macron resurfaces in the US

Conspiracy theorists and far-right promoting false claims [ more ]

Trust in media has declined due to bots on social media spreading misinformation.

Human verification for social media users is crucial to combat the detrimental effects of bots. [ more ]

Online trolls targeted Princess of Wales for not disclosing cancer diagnosis sooner

Centre for Countering Digital Hate CEO expressed concern over spread of baseless claims on social media [ more ]

Prominent scientists Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Michael E. Mann are combating the anti-science movement with their forthcoming book.

Dr. Hotez's invaluable contributions to combating misinformation and promoting clear communication during the pandemic are highly regarded. [ more ]

AI companies are taking measures to handle misinformation around the upcoming US presidential election.

Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are implementing strategies to combat the spread of false information through AI tools. [ more ]

Fighting misinformation against AI-generated content remains crucial on platforms like YouTube by implementing disclosure rules for realistic altered or synthetic content.

YouTube requires creators to disclose AI-generated content involving real people or scenarios to increase transparency and prevent confusion. [ more ]

Revised advisory in India on AI use by social media

Focus on preventing AI bias and misinformation [ more ]

AI poses risks beyond creating disinformation

Real videos of Trump were denounce as AI-generated fakes [ more ]

The importance of accurate information about abortion

The relief and gratitude experienced by patients and medical practitioners in the abortion care process [ more ]

The release of OpenAI's video-generating tool Sora sparks concerns about misinformation and excitement for potential scientific applications.

Researchers establish voluntary safety guidelines for AI-powered protein design to prevent bioweapon misuse. [ more ]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called out right-wing influencer for spreading misinformation about state laws regarding illegal immigrants and driver's licenses. [ more ]

Google is restricting its Gemini AI chatbot from answering election-related questions in countries with upcoming elections, globally from 2024.

Google is implementing restrictions on election-related queries for Gemini chatbot, directing users to Google search for information instead. [ more ]

Instagram is increasingly becoming a news source, including misinformation spread by influencers.

Researchers studied influencers spreading anti-vaccine misinformation for profit. [ more ]

Efforts to ban TikTok in the United States have bipartisan support in Congress.

Lawmakers are concerned about TikTok potentially sharing data with the Chinese government and spreading misinformation. [ more ]

Misinformation spread through fake viral video on TikTok causing confusion and harm to a Brooklyn grocery store. [ more ]

Conservative party's media manipulation

Paul Marshall's controversial media involvement [ more ]

AI-created illustrations can mislead the public

Disinformation and misuse of AI technology are significant issues [ more ]

AI-powered chatbots are spreading false information during the U.S. presidential primaries.

Election officials and AI experts have found that popular chatbots are unreliable sources for accurate election-related information. [ more ]

States with more guns have higher firearm deaths.

The map incorrectly correlates gun ownership with gun violence. [ more ]

AI presents threats like manipulation and misinformation

Job automation can lead to significant job losses and income inequality [ more ]

Misinformation about protests in Germany claiming to be in support of Palestine actually were against the AfD party.

Reverse image searches revealed that videos circulated online were not related to Gaza ceasefire demonstrations. [ more ]