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London

London mayor election: Bots, misleading URLS cause voter confusion

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

DefenderNetwork.com

Don't be fooled by fake news: Here's how to spot it

Fake news is deliberately fabricated content disguised as legitimate news to mislead or manipulate, exploiting emotions and biases. [ more ]

Poynter

Old news about a CNN anchor's exit is being repackaged as 'breaking' news - Poynter

The Facebook post about a CNN host leaving due to ratings collapse was false.

The image accompanying the post was from an older event, and the mentioned Univision anchor does not work for CNN. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

How Generative AI is Fueling Fake News and Online Fraud | Entrepreneur

AI-generated content can contribute to the spread of misinformation and have damaging consequences for individuals, businesses, and stock markets.

Fraudsters are increasingly using AI to create large volumes of realistic content for illegal activities, including the creation of fake news websites. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

San Francisco

Silicon Valley congressional candidate tied to fake newspaper - San Jose Spotlight

A congressional candidate in Silicon Valley is connected to a fake newspaper called The South Bay Chronicle.

The paper is peddling propaganda and misinformation while attacking Rep. Zoe Lofgren and promoting Charlene Nijmeh, one of Lofgren's political challengers. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

6 days ago

Europe news

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

France did not deploy troops to fight alongside Ukraine against Russia. [ more ]

Hot for Security

3 weeks ago

Information security

Hacker posts fake story about Ukrainians trying to kill Slovak President

The importance of cybersecurity measures and vigilance in protecting IT systems from malicious hackers. [ more ]

WAN-IFRA

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 [ more ]

Ars Technica

Digital life

AI-generated puffy pontiff image inspires new warning from Pope Francis

The Pope acknowledges the issue of deepfakes and fake news, stating that he too has been a victim

He warns about the distortion of reality that technology like deepfakes can cause [ more ]

The Conversation

5 months ago

Online marketing

Disinformation is part and parcel of social media's business model, new research shows

Deceptive online content is a lucrative business fueled by the digital advertising market.

Social media platforms profit from the spread of disinformation, while advertisers turn a blind eye. [ more ]

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Kansas City Star

1 week ago

Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion

Social media platforms like Facebook are criticized for allowing fake news to thrive and influence users' beliefs and behaviors. [ more ]

Wichita Eagle

1 week ago

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. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Books

Charli XCX prankster is latest in a long line of authors to fool the public

Charli XCX responds to fake email requesting album title

Gabriel Smith uses internet pranks for humor and social commentary [ more ]

Independent.ie

Marketing

'I'm very much alive' - Irish TikTok star Ben Williams calls out fake online claims he is dead

Influencer Ben was falsely reported dead on TikTok with over 20 fake accounts spreading the news.

Ben finds the situation amusing and clarifies he is alive, sharing updates on his social media channels. [ more ]

The Athletic

Tracking down the people making thousands out of posting fake Man United news online

False stories about Manchester United have become widespread on social media, even though they are completely made up.

These fake news stories generate significant traction and can be a source of income for those who publish them. [ more ]

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elections

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Google starts rollout of restrictions on AI as key global election year looms

Google is rolling out restrictions on election-related queries for its AI chatbot Gemini to prevent the spread of fake news.

India with 900 million registered voters is a key focus for Google's efforts to provide high-quality information during elections. [ more ]

WIRED

AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You

AI-generated misinformation can be misleading and plausible-sounding

People have difficulty distinguishing between human and AI-generated misinformation [ more ]

www.dw.com

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. [ more ]

WIRED

4 Tips to Spot Misinformation on the Web

Misinformation is prevalent online, including fake news, half-truths, and propaganda fueled by AI-powered deep fakes.

Reputable sources and multiple verifiable sources are key to filtering truth from lies online.

Checking the history and context of sources can help determine their credibility. [ more ]

Coindesk

6 months ago

Cryptocurrency

Solana, Avalanche, Chainlink Tumble 8%-12% as Crypto Rally Cools Amid Fake BlackRock XRP Trust Filing

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. [ more ]

San Jose Inside

6 months ago

Education

Lessons in How to Spot 'Fake News' Will Be Required in All California Schools

California will require all K-12 students to learn media literacy skills to combat misinformation online.

The new law aims to teach students to recognize reliable news sources and think critically about the information they encounter on the internet.

Media literacy is seen as crucial for democracy and combating the rise of fake news and conspiracy theories. [ more ]

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1 week ago

LGBT

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. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Biden is crying fake news so loudly, you'd think he was . . . Trump

President Biden criticized for handling of media [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe politics

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 [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 weeks ago

New York City

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. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London politics

Susan Hall 'pay-per-mile' social media image slammed by Labour as 'fake news'

Tories claim Sadiq Khan will impose pay-per-mile charges for driving.

Critics accuse Tory candidate of spreading fake news about Khan's plans. [ more ]

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NYC politics

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. [ more ]

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Europe news

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 [ more ]

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Europe news

Fake news about Kremlin critic Navalny aims to discredit him after his death

Doctored images and fake news are circulating to discredit Navalny's reputation and family

Several widely spread fake news items about Navalny have been debunked [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

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. [ more ]

observers.france24.com

Graphic design

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. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

How Blatantly False Headlines Can Distort What We Believe In

Voters assume politicians lie about two-fifths of the time.

Exposure to blatant lies can increase belief in more ambiguous falsehoods. [ more ]

Voice of America

Analysts Warn of Spread of AI-Generated News Sites

The rise of AI-generated content on fake news websites threatens media trust.

These websites mimic legitimate news sources but lack human oversight and aim to generate ad revenue. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Research: 3 in 4 U.S. adults can discern real political news headlines from fake ones

About 75% of adults in the U.S. can discern real political news headlines from fake ones.

Demographic factors, not partisanship, were a stronger predictor of avoiding fake news. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

4 months ago

Fact-checking journalism is evolving, not stagnating

Fake news has played a role in recent global events like elections, the COVID pandemic, and conflicts.

The number of fact-checking organizations has stagnated, but some regions like Africa, the Middle East, and Asia are still seeing growth. [ more ]

NPR.org

6 years ago

The Psychology Of Fake News

Fake news is now a subject of scientific research, examining its impact on individuals, institutions, and society. [ more ]

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www.mediaite.com

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. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com