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How to Avoid "Kittenfishing" in Online Dating

Kittenfishing involves embellishing or misrepresenting yourself online to appear more desirable in dating.
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Texas GOP uses photo of trans man forced to compete against girls in 'boys competing with girls' mailer

The anti-trans mailer misrepresents Mack Beggs' story to criticize Colin Allred's support for transgender rights in sports.

Trump lies about volleyball player "hurt badly" by trans opponent - LGBTQ Nation

Trump falsely claims presidential authority to ban transgender women from women's sports. Claims about incidents involving transgender athletes were also misrepresented.

Here are the 19 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

Fatal violence against transgender individuals persists, with underreporting and misrepresentation being significant issues.

Texas GOP uses photo of trans man forced to compete against girls in 'boys competing with girls' mailer

The anti-trans mailer misrepresents Mack Beggs' story to criticize Colin Allred's support for transgender rights in sports.

Trump lies about volleyball player "hurt badly" by trans opponent - LGBTQ Nation

Trump falsely claims presidential authority to ban transgender women from women's sports. Claims about incidents involving transgender athletes were also misrepresented.

Here are the 19 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

Fatal violence against transgender individuals persists, with underreporting and misrepresentation being significant issues.
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How the Elon Perry fabrication scandal shook the Jewish Chronicle

Elon Perry's scandal involves fabricating stories and misrepresenting himself, impacting the credibility of the Jewish Chronicle.

I'm from Springfield (yes, that Springfield), and I'm here to tell you a cat story that has nothing to do with Trump's lies

Springfield, Ohio, is misrepresented through simplistic narratives that ignore its unique character and resilient community spirit.

Shots of San Francisco and even San Jose trump Santa Clara in 49ers Monday Night Football broadcast

Fans are frustrated with TV broadcasts misrepresenting the location of the San Francisco 49ers, showcasing San Francisco views instead of Santa Clara.

Pat McAfee Confronts Sports Media Reporters Directly in Stunning Rant at ESPN Media Day: You Made a Lot of My Life Hell'

Pat McAfee defends his show against media mischaracterization, expressing frustration with reporting standards and contemplating legal action.

Did the Megalopolis Trailer Make Up All Those Movie-Critic Quotes?

Coppola's Megalopolis trailer misleadingly uses critics' quotes, misrepresenting their actual opinions on his prior films like The Godfather.

CNN's KFile Finds Walz Campaign Previously Lied About DUI: He Was Drunk, Driving 96 MPH'

Tim Walz's 2006 campaign misrepresented his 1995 drunk driving arrest, claiming he wasn't drinking despite evidence to the contrary.

Elon Musk's trans daughter Vivian Wilson slams his biography as 'genuinely defamatory'

Vivian Wilson accuses the author of misrepresenting her identity in Elon Musk's biography without reaching out to her.
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New Hampshire teacher fired after driving student to get abortion

The state's education commissioner misrepresented a teacher's actions to drive her out of the profession.

COPA takes Craig Wright to Court for Impersonating Satoshi Nakamoto with Forged Emails | HackerNoon

Forgery of an email from Satoshi Nakamoto to Dr Wright's collaborator, implicating Dr Wright in misrepresentation.

New Hampshire teacher fired after driving student to get abortion

The state's education commissioner misrepresented a teacher's actions to drive her out of the profession.

COPA takes Craig Wright to Court for Impersonating Satoshi Nakamoto with Forged Emails | HackerNoon

Forgery of an email from Satoshi Nakamoto to Dr Wright's collaborator, implicating Dr Wright in misrepresentation.
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The Crypto Lobby Seeks to Influence US Politics: A Peek at Their Smear Campaign and False Narrative | HackerNoon

Crypto firms are using a significant budget to influence election campaigns with substantial contributions and lobbying efforts.

Trump Falsely Claims Biden Administration Was Locked & Loaded' to Kill Him

Former President Donald J. Trump falsely claimed Biden was prepared to kill him during a 2022 search at Mar-a-Lago based on a misrepresentation of a DOJ policy.

Adalytics Claims Colossus SSP Is Injecting Fake IDs into Its Bid Requests | AdExchanger

Colossus SSP misrepresents IDs in openRTB fields, duplicating valuable cookie IDs to imitate desirable audience targets.

Why the Voices of Black Twitter Were Worth Saving

Black Twitter is a powerful force shaping society and culture through its influence on various facets of modern life.

Creatives need to be vigilant about AI washing

AI washing can lead to the exaggeration or misrepresentation of a company's AI capabilities, causing potential risks for brands.

Razer's Pricey Covid Mask Is Costing Them $1 Million In Refunds

Razer marketed its Zephyr Mask as N95-certified during the pandemic, facing significant fines for misleading claims.

Donald Judd's foundation sues Kim Kardashian for trademark and copyright infringement

The Judd Foundation is suing Kim Kardashian and an interior design firm for misrepresenting furniture as authentic Judd designs.
Kardashian showcased the disputed furniture in a video, attracting millions of views before it was deleted.

Bling Bishop' Who Boasted of Ties to Eric Adams Is Convicted of Fraud

Whitehead convicted of wire fraud and extortion
Whitehead misrepresented relationship with Mayor Eric Adams

Let's have better debates about standardized tests (opinion)

Debates on standardized testing are productive, misrepresentation hinders progress.
Standardized tests provide a common measure for diverse academic experiences.

Steve Coogan and makers of The Lost King sued by academic over his portrayal in the film

The former deputy registrar of University of Leicester is suing the makers of the film The Lost King for portraying him negatively.
The film depicts a narrative where an amateur historian is antagonized by the university registrar, who takes credit for her work.

This disastrous Wonka event is the worst case of AI art catfishing I've seen

Some events mislead attendees using AI-generated images, causing disappointment and demands for refunds.
The Willy's Chocolate Experience event failed to deliver on its whimsical promises, showcasing minimal Wonka-themed props and misspelled AI-generated images.

Baldwin Midwife Fined $300K for Fasifying Vaccine Records for 1,500 Kids

A Baldwin midwife in New York was fined $300,000 for falsifying vaccination records for 1,500 children across 23 counties.
The midwife admitted to giving children homeopathic pellets instead of federally approved vaccinations.
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Qualcomm agrees $75M deal to settle investor licensing suit

Qualcomm investors seek $75 million in settlement over misleading claims.

Apple may owe you money over its Family Sharing plan: Find out if you can file a claim

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $25 million regarding the misrepresentation of its Family Sharing plan's abilities.
The lawsuit alleges that Apple misled subscribers by not disclosing that some third-party app subscriptions cannot be shared among family members.

Qualcomm agrees $75M deal to settle investor licensing suit

Qualcomm investors seek $75 million in settlement over misleading claims.

Apple may owe you money over its Family Sharing plan: Find out if you can file a claim

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $25 million regarding the misrepresentation of its Family Sharing plan's abilities.
The lawsuit alleges that Apple misled subscribers by not disclosing that some third-party app subscriptions cannot be shared among family members.
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Google admits it fudged a Gemini AI demo video, which critics say misled viewers

Google released a deceptive promotional video for its AI model, Gemini, leading to controversy among AI experts.
The video misrepresented Gemini's capabilities by using still images and edited responses instead of real-time interaction.

Google Admits Gemini AI Demo Was at Least Partially Faked

Google announced its new AI model, Gemini, which was showcased in a video recognizing a series of illustrations. However, it was later revealed that Google had faked the speed and capabilities of Gemini in the video.
Gemini's supposed reasoning abilities and impressive capabilities were exaggerated in the video, leading to speculation that the model's actual capabilities may not be as groundbreaking as portrayed.

Google admits it fudged a Gemini AI demo video, which critics say misled viewers

Google released a deceptive promotional video for its AI model, Gemini, leading to controversy among AI experts.
The video misrepresented Gemini's capabilities by using still images and edited responses instead of real-time interaction.

Google Admits Gemini AI Demo Was at Least Partially Faked

Google announced its new AI model, Gemini, which was showcased in a video recognizing a series of illustrations. However, it was later revealed that Google had faked the speed and capabilities of Gemini in the video.
Gemini's supposed reasoning abilities and impressive capabilities were exaggerated in the video, leading to speculation that the model's actual capabilities may not be as groundbreaking as portrayed.
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Queers who protest Pride events are no better than anti-LGBTQ+ conservatives - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ history and activism are often misunderstood or misrepresented by some members of the community, leading to the disrespect of past struggles and achievements.

Nancy Pelosi Cries Fake News When Confronted About Her Bombshell Biden Comments

Nancy Pelosi criticizes The New York Times for misrepresenting her comments about President Joe Biden.

Google Is Turning Into a Libel Machine

The danger of trusting search engine outputs without verifying accuracy is highlighted by an incident involving Google's AI misrepresenting a chess player's actions.
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