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5 days ago

Lawsuit Accuses Google's AI of Fabricating News Articles That Never Existed

In one case, according to Starbuck, Google's AI claimed he had been a person of interest in a murder case when he was just two years old. For each source, Google's AI provides a URL, giving the impression that these are real news articles with headlines like, Robby Starbuck Responds to Murder Accusations,' he said. The only way to discover that these URLs are fake is to click on them.
Artificial intelligence
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Do We Never Learn From History?

Humans are neurally susceptible to distraction because ancient limbic survival drives override prefrontal rational analysis, enabling cognitive warfare and fake-news exploitation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A critique of pure stupidity: understanding Trump 2.0

A shift occurred from a post-truth crisis toward widespread public stupidity that undermines objective knowledge and enables media amplification of falsehoods.
#donald-trump
fromemptywheel
3 months ago
US politics

The Virgin Birth of the Epstein Book Story - emptywheel

Both WSJ and Trump present conflicting narratives regarding the story of Trump's birthday letter to Epstein.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Trump Argues With ABC's Terry Moran About Photoshopped Image: He Had MS-13 On His Knuckles Tattooed!'

Trump mistakenly defended a photoshopped image, illustrating his disregard for factual accuracy in a key interview.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Trump Argues With ABC's Terry Moran About Photoshopped Image: He Had MS-13 On His Knuckles Tattooed!'

Trump mistakenly defended a photoshopped image, illustrating his disregard for factual accuracy in a key interview.
more#donald-trump
#disinformation
fromAol
6 months ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

fromAol
6 months ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

more#disinformation
#misinformation
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Vaccine for Viral Misinformation

The internet and AI significantly contribute to the rapid spread of misinformation, affecting even well-informed individuals.
Conspiracy theories have historical roots, showing that misinformation isn't a modern invention.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 months ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

The Vaccine for Viral Misinformation

The internet and AI significantly contribute to the rapid spread of misinformation, affecting even well-informed individuals.
Conspiracy theories have historical roots, showing that misinformation isn't a modern invention.
Media industry
fromPoynter
6 months ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.
more#misinformation
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

TIFF 2025: Wake Up Dead Man, Rental Family | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Wake Up Dead Man is a thematically dense Knives Out mystery about faith versus logic, fake news, storytelling, and forgiveness, featuring Josh O'Connor's Reverend Jud.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua

Under Joseph Humire's leadership, the Center for a Secure Free Society thinktank published the TdA Activity Monitor, which tracked supposed crimes by the Tren de Aragua gang in the US.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: Deepfakes pose obvious political peril, but state's bans amount to censorship

Last year, Christopher Kohls posted a video in which Kamala Harris seemingly acknowledged being the ultimate diversity hire when Joe Biden chose her as his vice presidential running mate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

It's Not Misleading It's a Fking Lie!' Tommy Christopher Torches Trump Conspiracy Coverage

What she's saying is he committed treason, and the thing that she's saying is treason is a thing that their report never even said.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Macrons' Candace Owens lawsuit marks new phase in battle against conspiracy theories

The lawsuit claimed that evidence clearly disproved the grotesque narrative that Brigitte Macron was born a man. This accusation became a campaign of global humiliation.
France news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Really Insulting!' Epstein Victim Who Met Trump Hits Back Hard at White House on MSNBC

Maria Farmer criticized the White House's response to her allegations regarding Trump, describing it as insulting and disingenuous.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Mike Lee Is an Idiot!' GOP Senator Brutally Roasted After Falling for Phony Powell Resignation Letter

Senator Mike Lee mistakenly shared a fake resignation letter from Jerome Powell on social media.
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The 'Fake News' Retort Makes a Comeback

Education is essential to combat fake news.
The term 'fake news' is often used to mislead and shut down inquiries.
Individuals often lack the ability to distinguish truth from falsehood.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Donald Trump Jr. Rushes to Defend Dad After WSJ's Epstein Report: I've Never Seen Him Doodle Once'

My father has a very specific way of speaking, Trump Jr. posted to X Friday morning. People all over the world have mimicked it for decades. The insanity written in the Wall Street Journal, AIN'T IT and everyone knows it.
US politics
#trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump's ambush of South Africa's president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala

Trump's actions illustrate his reliance on false narratives and discredited information, undermining the U.S. position globally.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'

Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.
Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump's ambush of South Africa's president shows how low the US has fallen | Justice Malala

Trump's actions illustrate his reliance on false narratives and discredited information, undermining the U.S. position globally.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'

Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.
Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
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#ederson
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US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

YIKES! Fox Anchor Falls for Fake Trump Rant on No Kings' Protests Reads Phony Post Live on Air

Maria Bartiromo mistakenly presented a fake anti-Trump rant as real during a show.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

White House Rejects Report Trump Is Ramping Up' Guantanamo Deportations: Fake News'

White House denies Guantanamo deportations expansion as reported by The Washington Post.
fromRAPPLER
4 months ago

FACT CHECK: Video of Vicki Belo advertising 'anti-aging serum' is manipulated

In the manipulated video, Dr. Vicki Belo is falsely seen endorsing a wrinkle-reducing serum, which she has not approved or promoted.
Social media marketing
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

Second homes, citizenship and fake news: 6 essential articles for life in France

This week's articles cover practical topics for expats in France, including property investment advice, citizenship changes, and discounts for train travel.
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Major newspapers ran a summer reading list. AI made up book titles.

AI-generated content has infiltrated mainstream media, leading to the publication of inaccurate information and fictional expert quotes.
#social-media
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US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

State Dept. Spox Attacks NY Times Report on Department Overhaul' Then Announces a Comprehensive Reorganization'

State Department officials reject New York Times report on executive order restructuring, labeling it fake and emphasizing lack of internal knowledge or documentation.
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