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#health-misinformation
Health
fromFortune
27 minutes 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
27 minutes 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.
#ai-generated-content
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

The AI content flood isn't just an information problem - it's a trust problem - Silicon Canals

By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated, challenging trust and credibility in information.
fromWIRED
23 hours ago
Women in technology

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift 'Super Dumb' Men

Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
19 hours ago

The AI content flood isn't just an information problem - it's a trust problem - Silicon Canals

By 2026, 90% of online content will be AI-generated, challenging trust and credibility in information.
Women in technology
fromWIRED
23 hours 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
2 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.
#ai
fromFuturism
2 days ago
Medicine

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

Data science
fromTECHBOOK
2 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.
Medicine
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

A fake disease called bixonimania was created to demonstrate how AI can be misled by false information in scientific literature.
Public health
fromFortune
27 minutes ago

70% of people believe at least one divisive health claim. Science needs a new playbook | Fortune

Health communicators must recognize the widespread skepticism about health recommendations, with 70% of people believing divisive health claims.
#alex-jones
US politics
fromConsequence
13 hours ago

Alex Jones Strips in Rant About The Onion, InfoWars Deal

Alex Jones ranted about The Onion's control of InfoWars, claiming they are 'bodysnatchers' and discussing skin in a bizarre tirade.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.
US politics
fromConsequence
13 hours ago

Alex Jones Strips in Rant About The Onion, InfoWars Deal

Alex Jones ranted about The Onion's control of InfoWars, claiming they are 'bodysnatchers' and discussing skin in a bizarre tirade.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.
#social-media
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
Social media marketing
fromTNW | Next-Featured
52 minutes ago

Bond launches post-feed social network using AI memories to fight doomscrolling, but its data model raises questions

Bond is a new social network that uses AI to recommend real-world activities without an algorithmic feed or infinite scroll.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.
fromAfrica Check
1 day ago

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods

The page advertises a variety of products, including smartphones, audio systems, cookers, and TVs, requiring a small deposit from interested customers.
Fundraising
fromEngadget
1 hour ago

Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool

We're investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Previous through one of our third-party vendor environments.
Information security
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 hours ago

Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine

The Internet Archive faces challenges as major media outlets block access to its content due to fears of AI misuse.
#meta
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
14 hours ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
17 hours ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

The web trained AI to deceive. Now designers have to untrain it.

LLMs replicate UX dark patterns from the web, leading to deceptive design practices in generated content.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Troy Carter Hammers RFK Jr. Over Wild News Stories

Mr. Secretary, I got two seconds, respectfully, you know what I'd really wish you'd spend more time on? More time thinking about the American people, less time talking about whale heads, bear heads, and raccoon parts!
NYC LGBT
#infowars
Media industry
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Onion Is Trying to License Infowars

The Onion aims to license Infowars to create a satirical version of the site, pending court approval.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Onion Is Trying to License Infowars

The Onion aims to license Infowars to create a satirical version of the site, pending court approval.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk skips probe as France investigates X

French prosecutors are investigating X's AI chatbot Grok for its role in spreading child sexual abuse material and Holocaust denial.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West manifesto' has critics alarmed

Palantir's manifesto advocates for national service, defense participation, and hard power, raising concerns about its implications for democracy and societal values.
Careers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

AI job scams are booming and I was fooled by one. Here is how to avoid them

A seemingly perfect job opportunity turned out to be a scam, revealing red flags throughout the recruitment process.
#ai-manipulation
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform's Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

A photo posted by Richard Tice of Reform supporters was criticized for appearing manipulated by AI, raising questions about its authenticity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is Richard Tice's picture AI-manipulated? Here are five giveaways

An image posted by Richard Tice was identified as manipulated or AI-generated due to various visual anomalies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Reform's Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

A photo posted by Richard Tice of Reform supporters was criticized for appearing manipulated by AI, raising questions about its authenticity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Is Richard Tice's picture AI-manipulated? Here are five giveaways

An image posted by Richard Tice was identified as manipulated or AI-generated due to various visual anomalies.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

'Clipping' on social media makes me wonder what's real and what isn't

The internet is filled with undetectable fake content, making it increasingly difficult to identify authenticity.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
Books
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
#generative-ai
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Marketing tech
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.
Photography
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Scientists have designed a way to save our brains from fake AI videos

A new camera prototype from ETH Zurich stamps a cryptographic seal on images to verify authenticity, addressing trust issues in digital content.
#deepfake
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Education

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

Education
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

AI search has a trust problem. Transparency is the fix

Two-thirds of American adults use AI search tools, but only 15% trust the results, highlighting a significant trust gap.
#artificial-intelligence
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
1 day ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
3 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Social media marketing
fromCassius Life
1 day ago

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
3 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
1 day ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

British Lawmaker Caught Using AI-Generated Image of Fake, Deformed Supporters

Many of the supposed supporters in the image had deformed and warped faces, including several whose eyes appeared to be missing. Instead of hands, the supporters were pictured with bizarre, deformed sausage fingers, holding Reform UK signs with nonsensical text.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
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.
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
14 hours 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.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Erstwhile Competition; What We Lose By Gamifying The News | AdExchanger

ChatGPT Ads currently lacks advanced targeting options and news publishers are experimenting with gamified news prediction markets.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.
#fact-checking
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
2 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.
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
2 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.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
2 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.
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
2 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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 hours ago

Video: Opinion | The Hypocrisy of OpenAI and Palantir

Tech companies publicly support A.I. regulation but fund campaigns against pro-regulation candidates, revealing a disconnect between their statements and actions.
Media industry
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform

The Onion plans to take over Infowars' platforms amid Alex Jones' financial troubles, creating parody content and benefiting Sandy Hook families.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

The War Against Misinformation Is Over. The Lies Won | The Walrus

The Canadian government's approach to hate crimes raises concerns about freedom of expression and potential overreach in regulating protests.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Do Your Identities Make You Vulnerable to Misinformation?

Tightly overlapping identities increase vulnerability to misinformation, while distinct identities enhance resilience against biased information processing.
#plagiarism
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days 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
4 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days 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
4 days ago

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 weeks ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Media industry
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Blatantly fake news about college sports spreads like wildfire in the absence of player payday details

The transfer portal has sparked chaos in college basketball, leading to misinformation and confusion about player transfers and NIL deals.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Kash Patel Fires Off Missive To The Fake News' In Wake of Bombshell Report

FBI Director Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking and plans to sue The Atlantic for false reporting.
#ai-in-journalism
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Media industry

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days 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.
Media industry
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days 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.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 week ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
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.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How to build your deep reading and critical thinking skills to better resist misinformation

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting they're "addicted" to their phone. Tech companies, influencers, and other content creators compete for all that attention, which has incentivized the rise of misinformation. Considering this challenging information landscape, strong critical reading skills are as relevant and necessary as they've ever been.
Education
fromNature
2 months ago

The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation

One of Simon Clark's most popular TikTok videos begins with him playing the part of a clueless climate contrarian. Adopting the overconfident tone that is common among social-media influencers, he proclaims: "Renewables are a scam!" Cut to the real Clark, who has a PhD in stratospheric dynamics and uses the handle @simonoxfphys, as he dismantles several myths about renewable energy using a deadpan style and a torrent of charts. The video, with almost 180,000 views, is an effort to fight misinformation by meeting people where they are, he says.
Science
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.
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
#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

Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

A False Story Can Go Viral in Minutes - Here's How Smart Leaders Stay Ahead of It

Misinformation spreads rapidly; preparation is crucial for leaders to manage reputational crises effectively.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Destructive Effects of Misinformation on the Human Brain

Misinformation undermines the brain's capacity for accurate reasoning and perception, amplified by Internet and AI, producing cognitive, behavioral, and safety harms.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fake News, A.I. Deepfakes, and the Pageant of the Unreal

Modern technologies, especially AI, enable large-scale fabrication of truth, increasing misinformation and facilitating AI-powered propaganda that manipulates human beliefs and behavior.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

We are moving into a new phase of informational warfare on social media platforms where technological advancements have made the classic bot approach outdated,
US politics
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Twitter and Google hone misinformation tools ahead of US election

Twitter will label or remove all tweets identified as being misleading such as premature claims of victory, unverified vote-rigging allegations and calls to break the law. The platform has also pledged to act against the suppression of votes in the stricter rules, which are to be "applied equally and judiciously for everyone". The new Twitter policy is international in scope and will take effect from 17 September.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

War Propaganda Is Now Made for the Algorithm. Journalism Can't Keep Up.

Foreign and domestic propaganda spreads through social media when users amplify content that aligns with their existing beliefs, regardless of its manipulative intent or source.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Answer engines are the new fake news

Polished AI answers will tempt users to stop critical evaluation, repeating fake-news problems and eroding the open web's traffic and reliability.
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