Fact check: Russia's influence on Germany's 2025 election DW 02/18/2025Russia continues to influence elections through disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties, particularly in Germany.
How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation expertsDisinformation 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 scandalRussian operatives produced a fake news story damaging to Kamala Harris's campaign, further exemplifying their interference efforts in U.S. elections.
Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
Google blocked 1000 pro China websites from servicesGoogle has blocked a network of firms for spreading fake news aligned with China's political interests.
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy TheoriesA Russian disinformation campaign is using fake social media accounts to spread false narratives about the US election.
Fact check: Russia's influence on Germany's 2025 election DW 02/18/2025Russia continues to influence elections through disinformation campaigns targeting centrist parties, particularly in Germany.
How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation expertsDisinformation 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 scandalRussian operatives produced a fake news story damaging to Kamala Harris's campaign, further exemplifying their interference efforts in U.S. elections.
Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
Google blocked 1000 pro China websites from servicesGoogle has blocked a network of firms for spreading fake news aligned with China's political interests.
A Russian Disinfo Campaign Is Using Comment Sections to Seed Pro-Trump Conspiracy TheoriesA Russian disinformation campaign is using fake social media accounts to spread false narratives about the US election.
Trump Admits Elon Musk Would Be Susceptible Perhaps' to Pressure From China On His BusinessesTrump suggests Elon Musk may be vulnerable to Chinese influence regarding his businesses and denies the New York Times report about military plans.
Trump Rejects Report Elon Musk Will Be Briefed on War With China: Fake News Is at It Again'Trump denounces NYT report claiming Musk would be briefed on potential China war as fake news.
Eating pets, rally mocking and Abdul': The debate's oddest momentsTrump's bizarre pet-eating claim reflects misinformation and adds distraction to serious debate topics like economy and immigration.
Trump Rages At Fake News Reporters' Over McDonald's Story In Rally Rant Vows Next Week' He'll Try French Fry Job'Trump criticized reporters for not covering his claims about Kamala Harris's McDonald's employment, asserting they are 'fake news.'
Trump Shares Debunked Claim About NY Governor Hochul Being 'Asked to Leave' Slain NYPD Officer's WakeTrump 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 Admits Elon Musk Would Be Susceptible Perhaps' to Pressure From China On His BusinessesTrump suggests Elon Musk may be vulnerable to Chinese influence regarding his businesses and denies the New York Times report about military plans.
Trump Rejects Report Elon Musk Will Be Briefed on War With China: Fake News Is at It Again'Trump denounces NYT report claiming Musk would be briefed on potential China war as fake news.
Eating pets, rally mocking and Abdul': The debate's oddest momentsTrump's bizarre pet-eating claim reflects misinformation and adds distraction to serious debate topics like economy and immigration.
Trump Rages At Fake News Reporters' Over McDonald's Story In Rally Rant Vows Next Week' He'll Try French Fry Job'Trump criticized reporters for not covering his claims about Kamala Harris's McDonald's employment, asserting they are 'fake news.'
Trump Shares Debunked Claim About NY Governor Hochul Being 'Asked to Leave' Slain NYPD Officer's WakeTrump 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.
'Irish Independent' publisher sues Elon Musk's X over scam adverts designed to look like genuine news storiesMediahuis Ireland has sued Elon Musk's X over fake news articles that misuse its trademark, risking damage to its reputation.
Opinion | What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to TwitterElon Musk prioritized boosting his Twitter engagement over the Super Bowl, showcasing a troubling obsession with social media validation.
Goldberg: What Trump did to Republicans, Musk did to TwitterElon Musk prioritized his social media visibility over the integrity of Twitter, altering the platform's algorithm to boost his tweet exposure.
This tweet about Grimes pegging Musk was fake (but she's kind of leaning into it)Grimes humorously clarifies a fake tweet about her and Elon Musk while expressing the challenges of controlling her public image.
That Elon Musk 'Adrian Dittmann' screenshot is almost certainly fakeThe screenshot suggesting Musk's identity as Adrian Dittmann likely contains fabricated elements and does not represent actual X interface options.
'Irish Independent' publisher sues Elon Musk's X over scam adverts designed to look like genuine news storiesMediahuis Ireland has sued Elon Musk's X over fake news articles that misuse its trademark, risking damage to its reputation.
Opinion | What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to TwitterElon Musk prioritized boosting his Twitter engagement over the Super Bowl, showcasing a troubling obsession with social media validation.
Goldberg: What Trump did to Republicans, Musk did to TwitterElon Musk prioritized his social media visibility over the integrity of Twitter, altering the platform's algorithm to boost his tweet exposure.
This tweet about Grimes pegging Musk was fake (but she's kind of leaning into it)Grimes humorously clarifies a fake tweet about her and Elon Musk while expressing the challenges of controlling her public image.
That Elon Musk 'Adrian Dittmann' screenshot is almost certainly fakeThe screenshot suggesting Musk's identity as Adrian Dittmann likely contains fabricated elements and does not represent actual X interface options.
Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, claims IOC chiefThe gender controversy involving female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics stems from a Russian fake news campaign, not real issues.
How Well Can People Spot Fake News?Most people can distinguish between true and false news despite being excessively skeptical of accurate information.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than everThe role of journalism is increasingly acknowledged as vital to democracy, especially in combating misinformation and holding power accountable.
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news studyFar-right populists use misinformation strategically to undermine democracies and enhance their political power.
Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old GirlA 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 MemeTrump made several false claims on various topics during the debate, prompting moderators to fact-check him immediately.
Why Push Something That's Not True?' Vance Goes on CNN and Gets Grilled on Trump's Regurgitation of Baseless Pet-Eating ClaimJD Vance and Trump spread an unfounded narrative about migrants abducting and eating pets, despite city officials denying any evidence to support this claim.
How Well Can People Spot Fake News?Most people can distinguish between true and false news despite being excessively skeptical of accurate information.
Journalism Matters: Three quarters of Brits value trusted journalism more than everThe role of journalism is increasingly acknowledged as vital to democracy, especially in combating misinformation and holding power accountable.
Far-right populists much more likely than the left to spread fake news studyFar-right populists use misinformation strategically to undermine democracies and enhance their political power.
Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old GirlA 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 MemeTrump made several false claims on various topics during the debate, prompting moderators to fact-check him immediately.
Why Push Something That's Not True?' Vance Goes on CNN and Gets Grilled on Trump's Regurgitation of Baseless Pet-Eating ClaimJD Vance and Trump spread an unfounded narrative about migrants abducting and eating pets, despite city officials denying any evidence to support this claim.
Press freedom on the decline: Can the situation improve? DW 02/21/2025The Trump administration's actions against press freedom highlight growing tensions between government and media.
White House Attacks Media in Press Release Alleging Hoaxes Perpetuated' Against Trump: Another Day, More Lies'The White House strongly criticized major news outlets for misreporting government actions and statements regarding spending and health nomination issues.
Press freedom on the decline: Can the situation improve? DW 02/21/2025The Trump administration's actions against press freedom highlight growing tensions between government and media.
White House Attacks Media in Press Release Alleging Hoaxes Perpetuated' Against Trump: Another Day, More Lies'The White House strongly criticized major news outlets for misreporting government actions and statements regarding spending and health nomination issues.
Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.
Iran is already trying to hack presidential campaign officials leading up to 2024 Election DayIranian hackers targeted U.S. political campaigns with spear-phishing emails linking to actor-controlled domains.Iran, alongside Russia and China, is increasingly aggressive in targeting U.S. elections with fake news stories circulating to undermine campaigns.
Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. electionsIran intensifies interference in U.S. elections through fake news and hacking campaigns.
Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.
Iran is already trying to hack presidential campaign officials leading up to 2024 Election DayIranian hackers targeted U.S. political campaigns with spear-phishing emails linking to actor-controlled domains.Iran, alongside Russia and China, is increasingly aggressive in targeting U.S. elections with fake news stories circulating to undermine campaigns.
Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. electionsIran intensifies interference in U.S. elections through fake news and hacking campaigns.
BBC says it has complained to Apple over AI-generated fake news attributed to broadcasterThe BBC filed a complaint against Apple for AI-generated fake news linked to their name.
A 'true crime' YouTube channel's videos got millions of views. It turns out the stories were AI-generatedA YouTube channel created fake true crime stories using AI, questioning viewer fascination with lurid content.
BBC says it has complained to Apple over AI-generated fake news attributed to broadcasterThe BBC filed a complaint against Apple for AI-generated fake news linked to their name.
A 'true crime' YouTube channel's videos got millions of views. It turns out the stories were AI-generatedA YouTube channel created fake true crime stories using AI, questioning viewer fascination with lurid content.
The Covid Pandemic was Fake...The article claims that the Covid pandemic was fabricated, featuring staged events and false narratives to manipulate public perception.
Fox And Feuds: Inside The Supposed Beef Between Dana Perino And Sean Hannity - The ListThe reported feud between Dana Perino and Sean Hannity was fabricated and quickly debunked by Snopes.
Donald Trump falsely accuses CBS of doctoring Kamala Harris interview & threatens investigation - LGBTQ NationTrump falsely claims 60 Minutes edited Kamala Harris's interview to distort her image, without evidence, calling for an investigation and apology.
Trump makes xenophobia the centerpiece of his campaignTrump continues to use xenophobic and racist rhetoric from 2016 to pursue the presidency, focusing on illegal immigration as a scapegoat.
"Tariffs will put your jobs at risk:" The Make-Believe Justification for Trump's Trade War - emptywheelTariffs targeting Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to a recession and immediate pushback from businesses.
No, Donald Trump didn't post about buying TikTokThe supposed announcement of Trump buying TikTok is false; no evidence supports it.
Donald Trump falsely accuses CBS of doctoring Kamala Harris interview & threatens investigation - LGBTQ NationTrump falsely claims 60 Minutes edited Kamala Harris's interview to distort her image, without evidence, calling for an investigation and apology.
Trump makes xenophobia the centerpiece of his campaignTrump continues to use xenophobic and racist rhetoric from 2016 to pursue the presidency, focusing on illegal immigration as a scapegoat.
"Tariffs will put your jobs at risk:" The Make-Believe Justification for Trump's Trade War - emptywheelTariffs targeting Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to a recession and immediate pushback from businesses.
No, Donald Trump didn't post about buying TikTokThe supposed announcement of Trump buying TikTok is false; no evidence supports it.
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.
Opinion: How a Failure of Journalism Led to CNN Getting Duped in SyriaCNN faced backlash for airing a manipulated story depicting a prison rescue in Syria, initially praised for its on-ground reporting.
Jorge Ramos and the tireless fight for credibilityJournalists must maintain credibility amidst fake news and misinformation.
East London Advertiser plays starring role in new filmThe film 'Doctor Plague' emphasizes the significance of traditional journalism amidst the rise of 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.
Opinion: How a Failure of Journalism Led to CNN Getting Duped in SyriaCNN faced backlash for airing a manipulated story depicting a prison rescue in Syria, initially praised for its on-ground reporting.
Jorge Ramos and the tireless fight for credibilityJournalists must maintain credibility amidst fake news and misinformation.
East London Advertiser plays starring role in new filmThe film 'Doctor Plague' emphasizes the significance of traditional journalism amidst the rise of fake news.
No, Lana Del Rey did not tell Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico'The claim that Lana Del Rey told Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico' is false and originated from a satire account.
No, Venus Williams did not refuse to play against a trans athlete- it's fake newsThe misinformation about Venus Williams refusing to play a trans woman was a joke from a satire site, not factual.
No, Lana Del Rey did not tell Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico'The claim that Lana Del Rey told Selena Gomez to 'go back to Mexico' is false and originated from a satire account.
No, Venus Williams did not refuse to play against a trans athlete- it's fake newsThe misinformation about Venus Williams refusing to play a trans woman was a joke from a satire site, not factual.
DIY Fake News Detector: Unmask misinformation with Recurrent Neural Networks | HackerNoonArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are pivotal in combatting the upsurge of fake news, restoring faith in information sources and media.
Apple blasted after AI-generated news summary falsely claims Pete Hegseth was 'fired': 'Wildly irresponsible'Apple's AI tool generates false news summaries, misleading users with incorrect information on key political figures.
DIY Fake News Detector: Unmask misinformation with Recurrent Neural Networks | HackerNoonArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are pivotal in combatting the upsurge of fake news, restoring faith in information sources and media.
Apple blasted after AI-generated news summary falsely claims Pete Hegseth was 'fired': 'Wildly irresponsible'Apple's AI tool generates false news summaries, misleading users with incorrect information on key political figures.
That Sports News Story You Clicked on Could Be AI SlopThe rise of AI tools has significantly increased the proliferation of low-quality news content on the internet.
Wyoming Reporter Resigns After Using A.I. to Fabricate QuotesA reporter's misuse of generative AI led to fabricated quotes and significant ethical concerns in journalism.
That Sports News Story You Clicked on Could Be AI SlopThe rise of AI tools has significantly increased the proliferation of low-quality news content on the internet.
Wyoming Reporter Resigns After Using A.I. to Fabricate QuotesA reporter's misuse of generative AI led to fabricated quotes and significant ethical concerns in journalism.
Apple Intelligence Hallucinations? Fake News on Notification Summaries, Users Want It Taken DownApple's generative AI is generating fake news through notification summaries, sparking calls for removal until resolved.
Behind the Curtain: The worst of 2016 and 2020 uniteMistrust of government and rising political violence threaten U.S. democracy, especially as the 2024 election approaches.
Emirates calls out social media platforms over fake plane crash videoEmirates is urging social media platforms to act swiftly against fake content and check official sources for accurate information.
Behind the Curtain: The worst of 2016 and 2020 uniteMistrust of government and rising political violence threaten U.S. democracy, especially as the 2024 election approaches.
Emirates calls out social media platforms over fake plane crash videoEmirates is urging social media platforms to act swiftly against fake content and check official sources for accurate information.
Donald Trump took ABC to court - and won $16M: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 21, 2024Trump's $16 million settlement with ABC News highlights media bias and inaccuracies, specifically George Stephanopoulos's claims about Trump and E. Jean Carroll.
Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on XChina-linked accounts are returning to influence the U.S. presidential election through fake personas on social media platforms.
The Foreign Pro-Trump Fake News Industry Has Pivoted To American PatriotismForeign 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 | HackerNoonClapper 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 | OpinionFacebook's Meta AI acknowledges and responds to fake news on the platform.
Daily Mail Apologizes After Publishing Photoshopped Image of North Korean Women' Fighting in UkraineDaily Mail apologized for sharing false information about North Korean women allegedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine, based on a doctored image.
Spamouflage trolls pretend to be American patriots on XChina-linked accounts are returning to influence the U.S. presidential election through fake personas on social media platforms.
The Foreign Pro-Trump Fake News Industry Has Pivoted To American PatriotismForeign 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 | HackerNoonClapper 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 | OpinionFacebook's Meta AI acknowledges and responds to fake news on the platform.
Daily Mail Apologizes After Publishing Photoshopped Image of North Korean Women' Fighting in UkraineDaily Mail apologized for sharing false information about North Korean women allegedly fighting for Russia in Ukraine, based on a doctored image.
Exhibition exploring the history of 'fake news' opens in BudapestThe 'Fake for Real' exhibition examines the historical impact of deceit and forgery through artefacts, showing its deep historical roots and implications.
Trump's VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrantsRepublican 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 UnravelAuthorities deny rumors of migrants eating pets in Springfield, emphasizing no credible reports exist.
Dave Grohl slams viral Instagram photo claiming to be his love child after affair revealDave Grohl has denied claims of fathering a child out of wedlock and addressed his infidelity publicly.
Travis Kelce's reps deny PR strategy' for Taylor Swift breakup on Sept. 28The alleged breakup strategy document for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift is entirely false and denounced by Kelce's representatives.
Joe Rogan Accuses MSNBC of Deceptively Edited' Clip Making It Seem Like He's Pro-Kamala Harris: A Real Lie!'Joe Rogan denied rumors of suing MSNBC, accusing them of deceptively editing his comments about Kamala Harris and Tulsi Gabbard.
Daniel Lurie Campaign Paying Google to Run Fake, Anti-Mark Farrell Headlines on Real News ArticlesPolitical manipulation in search results raises ethical concerns.Campaigns can influence public perception through misleading Google headlines.
Prince Harry issues warning on spread of online fake news after UK riotsPrince Harry highlighted the urgent need for collective vigilance against online fake news during his address at an online safety summit in Colombia.
No, CBS aren't making a 'trans Sheldon' Big Bang Theory spin-off - it was a jokeThere 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 NewsFake news is now a subject of scientific research, examining its impact on individuals, institutions, and society.
Biden is crying fake news so loudly, you'd think he was . . . TrumpPresident Biden criticized for handling of media
EU is pressuring Meta due to fears of Russian interference in electionsEU 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 TrumpDavid Pecker testified about the symbiotic relationship between Trump and The National Enquirer, confessing to publishing fake news and arranging to suppress negative information.
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.
Ex-Mediazona Publisher Sentenced In Absentia In MoscowPyotr Verzilov sentenced in absentia to 8 years in prison for distributing fake newsVerzilov faced retrial due to procedural violations, holds Russian and Canadian citizenship