#online-searches

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The Messenger
8 months ago
Digital life

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Searched for Violent Porn, 'Rape Audio' and Alleged Victims' Names: Court Docs

The accused Gilgo Beach serial killer used secret online accounts to search for violent pornography and information about his alleged victims.
Investigators discovered these searches after obtaining a subpoena for the accused's email addresses. [ more ]
Nieman Lab
8 months ago
Media industry

Asking people to "do the research" on fake news stories makes them seem more believable, not less

Social media platforms are often blamed for spreading misinformation, but doing one's own research can also lead to increased belief in false information.
A recent study found that online searches to evaluate misinformation can actually increase its perceived veracity. [ more ]
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