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fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

CNN's Brian Stelter Confronts Karoline Leavitt on Trump's Attempts to Demonize' The Media Ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trump's attendance at the Correspondents' Dinner signifies a complex relationship with the press, balancing accessibility and criticism.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jake Tapper Rides Trump for Demanding CNN Say JOB WELL DONE MR. PRESIDENT': Among Other Reasons'

President Trump demands credit for his actions regarding Iran, while Jake Tapper critiques this request during his commentary.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days 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.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN Table Erupts Over Trump Fake Assassination Take: Everybody's Looking at Me Weird!'

Conspiratorial claims about Trump's assassination attempt have gained traction among MAGA personalities, raising questions about transparency and credibility.
World politics
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

A Fox News host made a sweeping claim about war crimes. Here's what the historical record shows - Poynter

Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure in Iran, raising concerns about potential war crimes.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

CNN's Brian Stelter Confronts Karoline Leavitt on Trump's Attempts to Demonize' The Media Ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner

Trump's attendance at the Correspondents' Dinner signifies a complex relationship with the press, balancing accessibility and criticism.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jake Tapper Rides Trump for Demanding CNN Say JOB WELL DONE MR. PRESIDENT': Among Other Reasons'

President Trump demands credit for his actions regarding Iran, while Jake Tapper critiques this request during his commentary.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days 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.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN Table Erupts Over Trump Fake Assassination Take: Everybody's Looking at Me Weird!'

Conspiratorial claims about Trump's assassination attempt have gained traction among MAGA personalities, raising questions about transparency and credibility.
World politics
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

A Fox News host made a sweeping claim about war crimes. Here's what the historical record shows - Poynter

Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure in Iran, raising concerns about potential war crimes.
#iran-war
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Calls BS on Trump Rant Over War Reporting: Quite Clearly Not the Case'

Jake Tapper challenged President Trump's claims about U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Iran war.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Hammers Trump Over Blizzard of False' and Confusing' Chatter on Iran War

Jake Tapper criticized President Trump's confusing statements regarding the Iran War and the indefinite ceasefire extension.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Calls BS on Trump Rant Over War Reporting: Quite Clearly Not the Case'

Jake Tapper challenged President Trump's claims about U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Iran war.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Hammers Trump Over Blizzard of False' and Confusing' Chatter on Iran War

Jake Tapper criticized President Trump's confusing statements regarding the Iran War and the indefinite ceasefire extension.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Asks Trump If His Team Was Aware of Any Threats' Before WHCA Dinner Shooting

We had resources sitting at tables, literally, in disguise, sitting maybe at your table, who knows. But we had people all over the room. So he had a long way to go. That was really a first line of defense. And they got him.
US Elections
OMG science
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

CNN Anchor Calls BS on Trump Ally Over $24M Nepo-Looking Contract: We Are Not Stupid!'

CNN anchor Abby Phillip challenged claims about Eric Trump's involvement in a Pentagon contract awarded to a company he is associated with.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
fromMilitary.com
2 days ago

AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel 'Digital Stolen Valor' Rise

The administrators behind Military Phony described 'digital stolen valor' as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn't earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.
Social media marketing
#tucker-carlson
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US Elections

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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

I Am Sorry for Misleading People': Tucker Carlson Delivers Jaw-Dropping Mea Culpa for Endorsing Trump

Tucker Carlson expressed regret for supporting Donald Trump, stating he will be tormented by the decision for a long time.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Slams Tucker Carlson Over Trump Beef: He's Kind of a Moron'

Scott Jennings criticized Tucker Carlson for apologizing to fans about endorsing Trump, calling him a moron for misleading viewers on Trump's stance on Iran.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

I Am Sorry for Misleading People': Tucker Carlson Delivers Jaw-Dropping Mea Culpa for Endorsing Trump

Tucker Carlson expressed regret for supporting Donald Trump, stating he will be tormented by the decision for a long time.
#health-misinformation
Health
fromFortune
4 days 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.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
Health
fromFortune
4 days 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.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 days 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.
#ai-generated-content
Women in technology
fromWIRED
5 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.
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.
Women in technology
fromWIRED
5 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.
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.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
6 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.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Fox Host Confronted CNN's Brian Stelter on Red Carpet and This Is What He Asked Him

Brian Stelter humorously chose Greg Gutfeld as his ideal Fox News carpool partner during a red carpet interview at the WHCA Dinner.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

NBC News Drops Bombshell Report on Trump War Battle Damage: Far Worse' Than Trump Team Said

Damage to U.S. military bases from Iranian strikes is more extensive and costly than previously disclosed by officials.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Jake Tapper Battles Stefanik Over Trump 'Call for Genocide'

Jake Tapper and Rep. Elise Stefanik debated President Trump's comments on Iran, focusing on genocide and the implications of his statements.
#misinformation
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

NY Times Dishes Details on Trump, Ellison Dinner Attended By Top CBS Journos

A private dinner hosted by David Ellison for President Trump raised concerns about media integrity among CBS journalists amid a pending federal deal.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Anchor Laughs at Trump Claim He Was Misquoted' on Fox Drops Killer Receipt

John Berman humorously highlighted President Trump's contradictory statements about oil prices during interviews with Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo.
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

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

fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

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

fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

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.
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

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
3 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.
#fbi
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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
3 days 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.theguardian.com
2 days 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
3 days 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Kash Patel Gets Into Heated Exchange Over Lawsuit Confusion

Kash Patel accused The Atlantic and writer Sarah Fitzpatrick of publishing obviously fabricated stories about him in an effort to destroy his career, citing more than two dozen unnamed witnesses.
US politics
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Grills Kash Patel About 2020 Election

FBI Director Kash Patel asserts ongoing efforts to investigate claims of 2020 election rigging and corruption against President Trump.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days 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
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

It Was a Bold, Multimillion-Dollar Experiment. They Wanted to Change Cable News Forever. What They Actually Did Was Far More Revealing.

Modern cable news struggles due to partisanship, prompting networks like NewsNation to adopt a centrist approach to attract viewers.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

We're Treating Alex Jones Like a Credible Voice?' Scott Jennings Blows Up on CNN for Promoting Crackpots' Criticism of Trump

Scott Jennings criticized CNN for giving a platform to conspiracy theorists while asserting Donald Trump's dominance over the Republican Party.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 week 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
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.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Cognitive Dissonance and Journalism

Cognitive dissonance theory is supported by thousands of empirical studies across diverse situations, contrary to a New Yorker article's dismissal based on limited historical evidence.
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
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.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Drops Gutpunching Side-by-Side Trump Vs. Intel Video Receipts

CNN's Kaitlan Collins presented video evidence showing Trump's intelligence officials contradicting his claims about Iran's nuclear program during Capitol Hill testimony.
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.
#media-literacy
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

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

fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

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

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
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.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Smerconish Smacks Down Viewer Accusing Him of 'Propaganda'

CNN's Michael Smerconish defended calling U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran a war, rejecting a viewer's claim he was spreading propaganda by using that terminology.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Fact-checking Google's AI Overviews just got a little easier - here's how

I often turn to Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode when I run a search on a particular topic. The resulting Gemini-based summaries can cut to the chase by providing the gist of the information I seek. But there's one big downside. AI can be wrong. For that reason, I never rely solely on AI; I always double-check the original sources used to create the summary. And now Google has made that process easier.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Happy to Help, Sir': Jake Tapper Brings Receipts After Greg Bovino Dares Him to Call Out His Deposition Lies

Court records show Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino admitted in his deposition to lying multiple times about events that led him to deploy tear gas.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CBS News Analysis Finds Pretti Shooting Video Contradicts Trump Officials' Claims

Video shows Alex Pretti holding a phone, being sprayed, disarmed, dragged, and shot, contradicting officials' claims that he attacked agents.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Whoops! Abby Phillip Makes Confident Declaration About Don Lemon Indictment Gets Almost Instant Fact-Check

Moynihan said, The question is, is he a protester or a journalist? And the indictment obviously suggested that he posted himself at the main door, he prevented people from exiting. That comment got an instant reaction from Phillip, who jumped in and said Moynihan was way off. No, no it does not say that, Phillip protested. It says that protesters did that, it names the other people, it did not say that Don did that.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN's Pamela Brown on a Scary Time' for Journalism: Do People Care About the Facts Like I Do?'

Pamela Brown positions herself as a vessel for others, prioritizing understanding over attention while covering emotionally intense stories and examining Christian nationalism's political influence.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New York Times Sets MAGA Influencer Straight After He Claimed They Offered $25K for an Interview

The New York Times allegedly offered MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer $25,000 for an interview about his divorce, claiming to possess secretly recorded footage from his home.
Media industry
fromConsequence
2 months ago

Watching "Both Sides" Media Bleed Out Before Our Eyes

Audiences reject 'both sides' false balance in journalism; neutralist 'view from nowhere' fails when factual consensus collapses and bad actors exploit platforms.
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