Exhibition exploring the history of 'fake news' opens in Budapest
The 'Fake for Real' exhibition examines the historical impact of deceit and forgery through artefacts, showing its deep historical roots and implications.
AI fakes, abuse and misinformation pushed to young voters on TikTok
Young voters in key battlegrounds are exposed to fake AI-generated videos, misinformation, and divisive content on TikTok, influencing their political views.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever
The role of journalism is increasingly acknowledged as vital to democracy, especially in combating misinformation and holding power accountable.
Popular News App Caught Publishing Completely Untrue AI Articles
NewsBreak, a popular news app, has been found to publish fake news articles generated by AI, leading to real-world consequences.
Advertisers Are Misinformed About The Ad Industry's Misinformation Problem | AdExchanger
Advertisers often unknowingly fund fake news sites, despite using ad tech vendors for protection.
Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old Girl
A fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.
Kamala Harris's Facial Expressions Throughout The Debate Are Now The Best Meme
Trump made several false claims on various topics during the debate, prompting moderators to fact-check him immediately.
AI fakes, abuse and misinformation pushed to young voters on TikTok
Young voters in key battlegrounds are exposed to fake AI-generated videos, misinformation, and divisive content on TikTok, influencing their political views.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than ever
The role of journalism is increasingly acknowledged as vital to democracy, especially in combating misinformation and holding power accountable.
Popular News App Caught Publishing Completely Untrue AI Articles
NewsBreak, a popular news app, has been found to publish fake news articles generated by AI, leading to real-world consequences.
Advertisers Are Misinformed About The Ad Industry's Misinformation Problem | AdExchanger
Advertisers often unknowingly fund fake news sites, despite using ad tech vendors for protection.
Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old Girl
A fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.
Kamala Harris's Facial Expressions Throughout The Debate Are Now The Best Meme
Trump made several false claims on various topics during the debate, prompting moderators to fact-check him immediately.
AI advancements enable widespread creation of fake news at low cost
AI tools like deep fakes are increasingly sophisticated and distributed
How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts
Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
U.S. intelligence says Russians created fake CA news site to fabricate Harris scandal
Russian operatives produced a fake news story damaging to Kamala Harris's campaign, further exemplifying their interference efforts in U.S. elections.
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories
A Russian disinformation campaign is using fake social media accounts to spread false narratives about the US election.
Twitter 'supersharers' of fake news tend to be older women
A small group of Twitter users disproportionately shared fake news during the 2020 US presidential election, impacting political reality for many.
Disinformation crisis unit on rapid alert around European elections
Fighting disinformation and foreign interference ahead of European elections is crucial, as seen through the establishment of rapid alert teams and a post-election disinformation crisis unit.
Disinformation and AI: the industrial revolution?
AI advancements enable widespread creation of fake news at low cost
AI tools like deep fakes are increasingly sophisticated and distributed
How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts
Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
U.S. intelligence says Russians created fake CA news site to fabricate Harris scandal
Russian operatives produced a fake news story damaging to Kamala Harris's campaign, further exemplifying their interference efforts in U.S. elections.
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories
A Russian disinformation campaign is using fake social media accounts to spread false narratives about the US election.
Twitter 'supersharers' of fake news tend to be older women
A small group of Twitter users disproportionately shared fake news during the 2020 US presidential election, impacting political reality for many.
Disinformation crisis unit on rapid alert around European elections
Fighting disinformation and foreign interference ahead of European elections is crucial, as seen through the establishment of rapid alert teams and a post-election disinformation crisis unit.
Behind the Curtain: The worst of 2016 and 2020 unite
Mistrust of government and rising political violence threaten U.S. democracy, especially as the 2024 election approaches.
Trump's VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrants
Republican politicians are spreading false rumors about Haitian immigrants, asserting that such political narratives serve a purpose despite lacking evidence.
How Vance and Trump's Lies About Springfield, Ohio Continue to Unravel
Authorities deny rumors of migrants eating pets in Springfield, emphasizing no credible reports exist.
Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over Gaza stories based on fabrications'
Prominent columnists resigned from the Jewish Chronicle in protest over published articles based on fabricated claims regarding the Gaza conflict.
A Franciscan friar has Pope Francis's ear on AI
Friar Paolo Benanti is the Vatican's expert on artificial intelligence and ethics, advising Pope Francis on the technology and connecting with Silicon Valley engineers and executives.
Benanti is part of the United Nations' Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence and leads an Italian government commission on safeguarding journalism from fake news.
Columnists quit Jewish Chronicle over Gaza stories based on fabrications'
Prominent columnists resigned from the Jewish Chronicle in protest over published articles based on fabricated claims regarding the Gaza conflict.
A Franciscan friar has Pope Francis's ear on AI
Friar Paolo Benanti is the Vatican's expert on artificial intelligence and ethics, advising Pope Francis on the technology and connecting with Silicon Valley engineers and executives.
Benanti is part of the United Nations' Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence and leads an Italian government commission on safeguarding journalism from fake news.
Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on X
China-linked accounts are returning to influence the U.S. presidential election through fake personas on social media platforms.
Scientists Find That a Tiny Proportion of People Spread Almost All the Fake News, and They Turn Out to Be Exactly Who You'd Expect
A small group of 'supersharers' primarily older white conservative women in red states spread the majority of fake news on social media during the 2020 election.
The Foreign Pro-Trump Fake News Industry Has Pivoted To American Patriotism
Foreign click farmers exploit American patriotism on Facebook, using AI to generate misleading content for profit.
Clapper Launches "the Newsroom" to Promote Unbiased News and Combat Censorship | HackerNoon
Clapper launches The Newsroom to combat fake news and promote respectful dialogue, catering to users seeking reliable information and free speech.
No, French president Emmanuel Macron wasn't pictured snogging a male friend (sorry)
Fake images circulating online falsely depicting President Macron as gay divert attention from real news and promote homophobia.
Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion
Facebook's Meta AI acknowledges and responds to fake news on the platform.
Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on X
China-linked accounts are returning to influence the U.S. presidential election through fake personas on social media platforms.
Scientists Find That a Tiny Proportion of People Spread Almost All the Fake News, and They Turn Out to Be Exactly Who You'd Expect
A small group of 'supersharers' primarily older white conservative women in red states spread the majority of fake news on social media during the 2020 election.
The Foreign Pro-Trump Fake News Industry Has Pivoted To American Patriotism
Foreign click farmers exploit American patriotism on Facebook, using AI to generate misleading content for profit.
Clapper Launches "the Newsroom" to Promote Unbiased News and Combat Censorship | HackerNoon
Clapper launches The Newsroom to combat fake news and promote respectful dialogue, catering to users seeking reliable information and free speech.
No, French president Emmanuel Macron wasn't pictured snogging a male friend (sorry)
Fake images circulating online falsely depicting President Macron as gay divert attention from real news and promote homophobia.
Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion
Facebook's Meta AI acknowledges and responds to fake news on the platform.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are pivotal in combatting the upsurge of fake news, restoring faith in information sources and media.
Fake news: Who's better at detecting it? DW 01/22/2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) could flood screens with fake news in 2024 elections, potentially influencing outcomes.
A study found that people's ability to distinguish true and fake news is linked to their education and voting preferences.
Lawyer Sanctioned For Trying To File A Fake News Article As An Exhibit
Edward C. Chung entered a fake news article as evidence in court proceedings, resulting in sanctions against him.
The incident highlights the potential risks of using artificial intelligence to generate legal content, as it could produce plausible but entirely fake articles.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are pivotal in combatting the upsurge of fake news, restoring faith in information sources and media.
Fake news: Who's better at detecting it? DW 01/22/2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) could flood screens with fake news in 2024 elections, potentially influencing outcomes.
A study found that people's ability to distinguish true and fake news is linked to their education and voting preferences.
Lawyer Sanctioned For Trying To File A Fake News Article As An Exhibit
Edward C. Chung entered a fake news article as evidence in court proceedings, resulting in sanctions against him.
The incident highlights the potential risks of using artificial intelligence to generate legal content, as it could produce plausible but entirely fake articles.
No, CBS aren't making a 'trans Sheldon' Big Bang Theory spin-off - it was a joke
There is no actual trans Sheldon 'The Big Bang Theory' spin-off; it was a parody by Poo Crave.
What's with the rise of "fact-based journalism"?
The term 'fact-based journalism' gained prominence in response to the rise of 'fake news' during Trump's presidency.
The Great Wave by Michiko Kakutani review overcoming permacrisis'
Michiko Kakutani transitioned from being a renowned book critic to analyzing American public life, focusing on the challenges of democracy in the age of Trump.
The Psychology Of Fake News
Fake news is now a subject of scientific research, examining its impact on individuals, institutions, and society.
No, Venus Williams did not refuse to play against a trans athlete- it's fake news
The misinformation about Venus Williams refusing to play a trans woman was a joke from a satire site, not factual.
Biden is crying fake news so loudly, you'd think he was . . . Trump
President Biden criticized for handling of media
EU is pressuring Meta due to fears of Russian interference in elections
EU warns Meta to address fake news and potential Russian interference in elections within five days
David Pecker, Ex-National Enquirer Publisher, Details How He Aided Trump
David Pecker testified about the symbiotic relationship between Trump and The National Enquirer, confessing to publishing fake news and arranging to suppress negative information.
Trump Lashes Out at AI Photos Making Him Look Fatter in First Comments After Devastating Fraud Ruling
Donald Trump criticizes fake AI-generated photos of himself golfing.
Trump's response to the AI photos came shortly after a judge ordered him to pay $354 million in damages and banned him from doing business in New York for three years.
Trump Shares Debunked Claim About NY Governor Hochul Being 'Asked to Leave' Slain NYPD Officer's Wake
Trump shared a fake news video on his Truth Social handle regarding Governor Hochul.
Trump's attendance at the wake of fallen officer caused media reactions and accusations of political exploitation.
Trump Lashes Out at AI Photos Making Him Look Fatter in First Comments After Devastating Fraud Ruling
Donald Trump criticizes fake AI-generated photos of himself golfing.
Trump's response to the AI photos came shortly after a judge ordered him to pay $354 million in damages and banned him from doing business in New York for three years.
Trump Shares Debunked Claim About NY Governor Hochul Being 'Asked to Leave' Slain NYPD Officer's Wake
Trump shared a fake news video on his Truth Social handle regarding Governor Hochul.
Trump's attendance at the wake of fallen officer caused media reactions and accusations of political exploitation.
Ex-Mediazona Publisher Sentenced In Absentia In Moscow
Pyotr Verzilov sentenced in absentia to 8 years in prison for distributing fake news
Verzilov faced retrial due to procedural violations, holds Russian and Canadian citizenship
The Guardian view on fake campaign videos: the costs of spreading false information are real | Editorial
Conservative party caught spreading election disinformation against London mayor.
Tories resort to underhand tactics due to uninspiring candidate in London.
This image of an explosion behind Putin's 'stability' billboard is literally too good to be true
The viral photo of an explosion behind a campaign poster for Vladimir Putin's reelection was actually created by a Ukrainian designer using artificial intelligence and Photoshop.
Sharp declines in altcoins led cryptocurrency markets lower on Monday.
The downturn was triggered by fake news of a corporate registration for the iShares XRP Trust.
BTC and ETH also experienced losses during the market downturn.
Deluge of fake news websites threatens to drown out truth during US election
Political groups use fake news sites to influence 2024 election
Rise in the number of young people paying for access to online news
Online news surpasses television in popularity for the first time in Ireland. Trust in news remains high, with an increasing number paying for content and concerns about fake news.