misinformation

In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative.

At least 87 of Musk's posts this year have promoted claims about the U.S. election that fact-checkers have rated as false or misleading.

Following the 2020 election, some workers at election technology vendors reported that they had been "doxxed".

Social media platforms have been under scrutiny over misinformation and conspiracy theories, including false information on elections.

The proposed law would require tech platforms to set codes of conduct to stop dangerous falsehoods spreading and be approved by a regulator.

According to the report, global concerns about the use of AI in news production and misinformation are growing.

The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.

How AI is helping spread fake news and misinformation but it could also be used to fight this spread.

The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.

The incidents highlight vulnerability to sophisticated AI-driven frauds and scams targeting people of all ages.

Digital rights experts say social media platforms are ill-prepared for the inevitable rise in misinformation and hate speech.

Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks according to Global Risks Report 2024.

Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.

Misinformation is nothing new, but AI, social media and eroding trust in institutions are making the threat stronger than ever.

It is essential to implement advanced technological solutions and robust human content moderation grounded in local contexts.

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