#social-media-misinformation

#social-media-misinformation

Far-right platforms are spreading disinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires, using AI-generated images to manipulate public perception and instigate racial division.

Dublin's Halloween parade was a hoax, orchestrated through an AI-generated advertisement, leading to mass confusion and disappointment among attendees.

Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for spreading misinformation about child sex abuse cases, asserting a focus on victim welfare.

Starmer defended his proactive stance during his time as head of the Crown Prosecution Service.

Unfounded social media conspiracy theories claim Elon Musk's Starlink technology manipulated the 2024 election to assist Donald Trump.

Far-right protesters attacked a mosque and police after a knife attack killed three children in Southport.

Police response inadequately prepared for far-right violence after Southport stabbing, highlighting a need for improved strategies and intelligence gathering.

FEMA faces growing challenges from misinformation and violent threats on social media, jeopardizing its disaster response efforts and public trust.

Social media claims of human-caused hurricanes before elections have been debunked; storms are naturally occurring phenomena with specific cyclical behavior.