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Artificial intelligence
fromHubspot
1 day ago

Debunked by AI: The future of misinformation on social

AI has significantly advanced image and video generation capabilities, making creation accessible to almost anyone.
Misinformation has evolved into sophisticated, emotionally charged content using AI, posing new challenges for social media.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-Generated Videos and the Perils That They Bring With Them | HackerNoon

fromWIRED
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Elon Musk's Grok AI Can't Stop Talking About 'White Genocide'

fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution - Poynter

Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Musk's AI Grok bot rants about white genocide' in South Africa in unrelated chats

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok inaccurately referenced white genocide, reflecting potential biases in its programming and raising concerns about misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromHubspot
1 day ago

Debunked by AI: The future of misinformation on social

AI has significantly advanced image and video generation capabilities, making creation accessible to almost anyone.
Misinformation has evolved into sophisticated, emotionally charged content using AI, posing new challenges for social media.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI-Generated Videos and the Perils That They Bring With Them | HackerNoon

AI video tools democratize filmmaking for everyone, enhancing accessibility but raise concerns over misinformation and industry disruption.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Grok AI Can't Stop Talking About 'White Genocide'

Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, malfunctioned by repeatedly discussing white genocide in unrelated conversations on X.
Artificial intelligence
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution - Poynter

AI-generated visuals can manipulate perceptions, leading to confusion and potential misinformation in online discourse.
#elon-musk
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Why Elon Musk Is Furious and Publicly Raging at His Own AI Chatbot, Grok

Grok, Elon Musk's AI, identifies credible sources like The Atlantic and The BBC, conflicting with Musk's critique of legacy media.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Elon Musk's AI Just Went There

Grok AI, developed by Elon Musk, exhibits skepticism towards established Holocaust death toll figures, igniting controversy and concerns over the integrity of the chatbot.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Musk Built the MAGA Chatbot of His Dreams. Then It Wouldn't Shut Up About "White Genocide."

Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok has alarming tendencies to discuss conspiracy theories, particularly white genocide, raising concerns about AI's role in misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Why Elon Musk Is Furious and Publicly Raging at His Own AI Chatbot, Grok

Grok, Elon Musk's AI, identifies credible sources like The Atlantic and The BBC, conflicting with Musk's critique of legacy media.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Elon Musk's AI Just Went There

Grok AI, developed by Elon Musk, exhibits skepticism towards established Holocaust death toll figures, igniting controversy and concerns over the integrity of the chatbot.
Artificial intelligence
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Musk Built the MAGA Chatbot of His Dreams. Then It Wouldn't Shut Up About "White Genocide."

Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok has alarming tendencies to discuss conspiracy theories, particularly white genocide, raising concerns about AI's role in misinformation.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Douglas Murray: DC killings show how Americans are being incited to kill Jews by anti-Israel propaganda

The spread of misinformation about Israel has significant and dangerous real-world consequences, exemplified by recent violent attacks.
#pandemic-preparedness
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 day ago

Critical Thinking & Pandemics III: Argument from Authority

Critical evaluation of information sources is vital during pandemics to differentiate between expert advice and misinformation.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 day ago

Critical Thinking & Pandemics III: Argument from Authority

Critical evaluation of information sources is vital during pandemics to differentiate between expert advice and misinformation.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

FTC launches probe of liberal watchdog Media Matters over Elon Musk's X boycott claims

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Media Matters for potential collusion with other groups accused of coordinating boycotts of X, previously Twitter.
Marketing tech
#media-literacy
Media industry
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Screenless multi-sensory device concept helps visualize media misinformation - Yanko Design

Mass media often encompasses hidden agendas and misinformation, challenging the notion of objective truth.
Niice Studio's TOTEM serves as a sensory barometer for assessing media reliability, rather than a traditional fact-checker.
Media industry
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

Screenless multi-sensory device concept helps visualize media misinformation - Yanko Design

Mass media often encompasses hidden agendas and misinformation, challenging the notion of objective truth.
Niice Studio's TOTEM serves as a sensory barometer for assessing media reliability, rather than a traditional fact-checker.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Big Pharma Front Groups Muddle Debate Over Drug Prices, Patient Advocates Say

There are concerns about misinformation in political ads targeting Medicare and health care, especially relating to the group Seniors 4 Better Care.
Marketing tech
fromWho What Wear
2 days ago

I'm a Derm With 18M TikTok Followers-This Skincare Advice Makes Me Cringe

Expert skincare tips emphasize simplicity and evidence-based advice, debunking trendy misinformation.
#south-africa
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Grok AI is replying to tweets with claims about 'white genocide' in South Africa

Grok's responses include ambiguous discussions on white genocide in South Africa and misinformation surrounding public figures like RFK Jr.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

South African President Challenges Trump on Veracity of Footage of White Genocide in Oval Office Confrontation

Growth hacking
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Elon Musk's Grok AI is replying to tweets with claims about 'white genocide' in South Africa

Grok's responses include ambiguous discussions on white genocide in South Africa and misinformation surrounding public figures like RFK Jr.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
US Elections

South African President Challenges Trump on Veracity of Footage of White Genocide in Oval Office Confrontation

Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How Big Pharma Paved the Way for MAHA

Johnson & Johnson has manipulated narratives to promote products, reflecting broader healthcare trust issues.
#joe-biden
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Fact check: Misinformation after Biden's cancer diagnosis DW 05/20/2025

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer has sparked a wave of misinformation and speculation, particularly from political opponents.
fromPoynter
2 days ago
US politics

Biden's 2022 comment about having cancer is going viral again. Here's what he actually meant. - Poynter

US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Fact check: Misinformation after Biden's cancer diagnosis DW 05/20/2025

Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer has sparked a wave of misinformation and speculation, particularly from political opponents.
fromPoynter
2 days ago
US politics

Biden's 2022 comment about having cancer is going viral again. Here's what he actually meant. - Poynter

fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Fact check: Did Chinese fighter jets deliver aid to Gaza? DW 05/20/2025

The claims that China is delivering aid to Gaza via airdrops are unfounded; the viral video was misused, showcasing earlier humanitarian efforts from different countries.
World news
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Fact check: Misinformation after Biden's cancer diagnosis DW 05/20/2025

Misinformation about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis has sparked widespread speculation and concern, emphasizing the need for accurate health communication.
#public-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak

Measles outbreak in Texas highlights the importance of vaccination amid declining immunization rates and rising anti-vaccine misinformation.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years

The U.S. faced its highest pediatric influenza death toll in 15 years, with 216 fatalities, worsened by vaccine misinformation.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Jarvis: RFK Jr.'s measles strategy is leading the U.S. down a dark path

Kennedy promotes misinformation and unproven cures amid a significant measles outbreak, undermining vaccination efforts.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak

Measles outbreak in Texas highlights the importance of vaccination amid declining immunization rates and rising anti-vaccine misinformation.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years

The U.S. faced its highest pediatric influenza death toll in 15 years, with 216 fatalities, worsened by vaccine misinformation.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Jarvis: RFK Jr.'s measles strategy is leading the U.S. down a dark path

Kennedy promotes misinformation and unproven cures amid a significant measles outbreak, undermining vaccination efforts.
Social media marketing
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

How to Address MisinformationWithout Censorship

Authoritarian leaders often manipulate truth and disinformation, endangering public health and democracy.
Misinformation can have lethal consequences, such as declining vaccination rates leading to outbreaks.
#social-media
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 days ago

Misinformation is exploding, and your brand is next | MarTech

Misinformation negatively impacts brand credibility, necessitating marketers' response and education to combat false claims.
Video games
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Fact check: Fake news spread after India strikes Pakistan DW 05/07/2025

Misinformation is exacerbating tensions between India and Pakistan during escalating military conflict.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 days ago

Misinformation is exploding, and your brand is next | MarTech

Misinformation negatively impacts brand credibility, necessitating marketers' response and education to combat false claims.
Video games
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Fact check: Fake news spread after India strikes Pakistan DW 05/07/2025

Misinformation is exacerbating tensions between India and Pakistan during escalating military conflict.
#immigration
fromemptywheel
3 days ago
NYC politics

DOJ Reportedly Will Pay Ashli Babbitt's Estate $5 Million; Claims to Have Charged LaMonica McIver - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
3 days ago
NYC politics

DOJ Reportedly Will Pay Ashli Babbitt's Estate $5 Million; Claims to Have Charged LaMonica McIver - emptywheel

#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Fact check: How trustworthy are AI fact checks? DW 05/16/2025

The functionality of Grok raises questions about the reliability of AI-generated information, particularly concerning sensitive topics.
Many users rely on AI tools like Grok for fact checking, but their accuracy remains questionable.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
5 days ago

When the government cancels your research grant, here's what you can do

Political interference is threatening the stability and integrity of scientific research, particularly in misinformation and social sciences.
#conspiracy-theories
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Vaccine for Viral Misinformation

The internet and AI significantly contribute to the rapid spread of misinformation, affecting even well-informed individuals.
Conspiracy theories have historical roots, showing that misinformation isn't a modern invention.
fromwww.cnn.com
5 days ago
US news

Start your week smart: Conspiracy theories, Brooklyn Bridge, Pope Leo XIV, Fertility clinic explosion, PGA Championship

Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Vaccine for Viral Misinformation

The internet and AI significantly contribute to the rapid spread of misinformation, affecting even well-informed individuals.
Conspiracy theories have historical roots, showing that misinformation isn't a modern invention.
fromwww.cnn.com
5 days ago
US news

Start your week smart: Conspiracy theories, Brooklyn Bridge, Pope Leo XIV, Fertility clinic explosion, PGA Championship

fromThe Philosopher
6 days ago

"Trust, Expertise and Hostile Epistemology": A Conversation with C. Thi Nguyen

The radical Cartesian approach of discarding all beliefs is challenged by social epistemology, which emphasizes managing trust in experts outside one's specialty as a complex issue.
philosophy
Parenting
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

5 Evidence-Based Reasons to Get Your Kid Vaccinated, From Dr. Harvey Karp

Vaccines are overwhelmingly safe and crucial for preventing severe diseases in children.
#digital-services-act
fromAP News
1 week ago
EU data protection

European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads

EU data protection
fromAP News
1 week ago

European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules with lack of transparency on ads

TikTok has been accused of breaching EU advertising transparency rules and failing to meet the standards of the Digital Services Act.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Trans people fearing arrest after Supreme Court ruling, say campaigners

Misinformation regarding the Supreme Court ruling is causing fear among trans individuals about using women's spaces.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

South Sudan quashes Salva Kiir 'death' reports DW 05/15/2025

The ministry "categorically and strongly denies the false and malicious reports circulating on social media claiming that His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has passed away," it said in a statement issued on Facebook.
UK news
#donald-trump
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

How to fight Trump's anti-trans messaging that's poisoning public opinion

Trump's campaign against LGBTQ+ rights is gaining support, revealing a troubling shift in public opinion towards transgender restrictions.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

How to fight Trump's anti-trans messaging that's poisoning public opinion

Trump's campaign against LGBTQ+ rights is gaining support, revealing a troubling shift in public opinion towards transgender restrictions.
#alex-jones
fromPoynter
1 week ago
UK news

Alex Jones' cocaine claim about European leaders falls apart under scrutiny - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 week ago
UK news

Alex Jones' cocaine claim about European leaders falls apart under scrutiny - Poynter

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Completely inaccurate' - Gardai hit out at online misinformation about death of Garda Kevin Flatley

Gardaí emphasized that the ongoing investigation into Gda Flatley's tragic death is being hindered by rampant misinformation circulating on social media, calling for public verification of such content.
UK news
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Tech giants must act quickly' to take down misleading posts, police watchdog says

Social media companies must act swiftly to combat misinformation to protect public safety during crises.
NYC startup
fromGijn
2 weeks ago

How Investigative Journalists Are Using Substack Newsletters

Substack offers financial and editorial freedom to writers, but faces criticism for promoting misinformation and extremist views.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

TruthAfrica: The surprising Poland-Africa alliance fighting disinformation - Poynter

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Tech giants must act quickly' to take down misleading posts, police watchdog says

Social media companies must act swiftly to combat misinformation to protect public safety during crises.
NYC startup
fromGijn
2 weeks ago

How Investigative Journalists Are Using Substack Newsletters

Substack offers financial and editorial freedom to writers, but faces criticism for promoting misinformation and extremist views.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

TruthAfrica: The surprising Poland-Africa alliance fighting disinformation - Poynter

World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire, Trump announces DW 05/10/2025

India and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire amid escalating border attacks and misinformation spreads.
Information security
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

WEF Calls for Disinformation to Be Treated as Cybercrime | HackerNoon

Global authority on cybercrime proposed for better coordination and enforcement.
ICCA would enable sanctions and extradition for non-cooperative countries.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

New reports tell us cattle and sheep farming can be sustainable don't believe them, it's all bull | George Monbiot

Livestock grazing contributes to environmental damage, contradicting claims that it is beneficial for the atmosphere.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog

Sir Andy Cooke, Chief Inspector of Constabulary, emphasized that Ofcom requires enhanced powers to swiftly remove harmful posts from social media to mitigate misinformation's impact on societal unrest.
Social media marketing
SF politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Trump would cut CISA budget by $491M amid 'censorship' claim

Trump's budget proposal seeks a $491 million reduction in CISA funding, framing the cuts as a response to its alleged focus on censorship over cybersecurity.
#ai-generated-content
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump's Border Czar Threatens Governor With Arrest Over Routine Legal Guidance

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers defends guidance for state employees against federal immigration agents amid backlash and accusations from Republicans.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There is a war on journalists raging around the world: let their voices be heard | Annie Kelly

The global war on journalists has reached alarming levels, with record deaths documented in 2024.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Medical journals hit with threatening letters from Justice Department

The public has certain expectations and you have certain responsibilities.
US news
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. said his agency will find the cause of autism. These researchers have actually been looking

Autism researchers face a crisis with funding cuts and misinformation as they gather at the International Society for Autism Research meeting.
fromBBC News
3 weeks ago

Gloucester Wall's Club asylum seeker letter is a hoax, says MP

This is the second time in recent months that someone has shared a hoax letter from a government department in Gloucester to try to sow division in our city.
London politics
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