Disinformation Campaign Obscures Atrocities at Syrian Prison
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, the release of prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison sparked a surge of images and videos online, many of which are fabricated, hindering efforts to document the regime's atrocities.
Disinformation Campaign Obscures Atrocities at Syrian Prison
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus, the release of prisoners from the notorious Sednaya prison sparked a surge of images and videos online, many of which are fabricated, hindering efforts to document the regime's atrocities.
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20% Bias Score
"Meta's Moderation Shift and Misinformation: A Study of Power and Influence"
"A new study using Facebook data reveals that the platform's moderation policies dramatically reduced misinformation views before the 2020 US election. However, Meta's recent shift towards less moderation raises concerns about its impact on democratic processes, particularly given the influence of a...
"Meta's Moderation Shift and Misinformation: A Study of Power and Influence"
"A new study using Facebook data reveals that the platform's moderation policies dramatically reduced misinformation views before the 2020 US election. However, Meta's recent shift towards less moderation raises concerns about its impact on democratic processes, particularly given the influence of a...
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36% Bias Score
"AI Disinformation Hinders Truth in Gaza Conflict, Underscoring Need for Global Collaboration"
"AI-generated disinformation, particularly during the Gaza conflict, hindered access to verified information, highlighting the need for international collaboration and ethical AI usage to combat the 'crisis of truth'."
"AI Disinformation Hinders Truth in Gaza Conflict, Underscoring Need for Global Collaboration"
"AI-generated disinformation, particularly during the Gaza conflict, hindered access to verified information, highlighting the need for international collaboration and ethical AI usage to combat the 'crisis of truth'."
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60% Bias Score
NATO Official Killed in Zaporizhzhia Missile Strike
A Russian Iskander missile strike on a Zaporizhzhia hospital complex, used as a military base by Ukrainian forces, eliminated a high-ranking NATO official and a substantial Ukrainian command post; no civilian casualties were reported.
NATO Official Killed in Zaporizhzhia Missile Strike
A Russian Iskander missile strike on a Zaporizhzhia hospital complex, used as a military base by Ukrainian forces, eliminated a high-ranking NATO official and a substantial Ukrainian command post; no civilian casualties were reported.
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60% Bias Score
Romania Annuls Presidential Election Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
Romania's constitutional court annulled its presidential election's first round due to alleged Russian interference, including cyberattacks and a pro-Putin candidate's surge fueled by a Russian-funded TikTok campaign; this unprecedented move has significant implications for democracy in Eastern Euro...
Romania Annuls Presidential Election Amidst Alleged Russian Interference
Romania's constitutional court annulled its presidential election's first round due to alleged Russian interference, including cyberattacks and a pro-Putin candidate's surge fueled by a Russian-funded TikTok campaign; this unprecedented move has significant implications for democracy in Eastern Euro...
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44% Bias Score
False Claim of Expulsion: Tensions Remain High in Sino-German Relations
A social media video falsely depicts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's expulsion from a Beijing press conference; Euroverify proved the footage was from April 2023, showing no expulsion. Despite this, significant tensions remain over China's alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
False Claim of Expulsion: Tensions Remain High in Sino-German Relations
A social media video falsely depicts German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's expulsion from a Beijing press conference; Euroverify proved the footage was from April 2023, showing no expulsion. Despite this, significant tensions remain over China's alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating allegations that TikTok's algorithm amplified content disproportionately favoring ultranationalist Călin Georgescu in Romania's presidential election, testing the EU's new Digital Services Act's ability to address rapid online manipulation.
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating allegations that TikTok's algorithm amplified content disproportionately favoring ultranationalist Călin Georgescu in Romania's presidential election, testing the EU's new Digital Services Act's ability to address rapid online manipulation.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Kash Patel for F.B.I. director, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have sparked controversy due to their outspoken criticism of the a...
Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Kash Patel for F.B.I. director, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have sparked controversy due to their outspoken criticism of the a...
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68% Bias Score
Judge Rejects The Onion's Bid for Infowars
A federal bankruptcy judge rejected The Onion's bid to buy Alex Jones' Infowars, citing a flawed auction process and insufficient funds for creditors; Jones will retain control for now.
Judge Rejects The Onion's Bid for Infowars
A federal bankruptcy judge rejected The Onion's bid to buy Alex Jones' Infowars, citing a flawed auction process and insufficient funds for creditors; Jones will retain control for now.
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44% Bias Score
Romania Cancels Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's presidential election was canceled after allegations of massive Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, who used TikTok to garner support, exploiting widespread public discontent.
Romania Cancels Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's presidential election was canceled after allegations of massive Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, who used TikTok to garner support, exploiting widespread public discontent.
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44% Bias Score
"Armed Group Apprehended Near Bucharest Amidst Romanian Election Chaos"
"Romanian police arrested 20 people, including former mercenary leader Horaţiu Potra, near Bucharest with weapons, allegedly planning to disrupt protests against far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, following the annulment of Romania's presidential election."
"Armed Group Apprehended Near Bucharest Amidst Romanian Election Chaos"
"Romanian police arrested 20 people, including former mercenary leader Horaţiu Potra, near Bucharest with weapons, allegedly planning to disrupt protests against far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, following the annulment of Romania's presidential election."
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44% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Foreign Interference; EU Investigates TikTok
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election due to alleged foreign interference, prompting an EU Commission statement supporting free and fair elections while investigating TikTok's potential role in the campaign, which involved nearly €1 million in spending and possible lin...
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Foreign Interference; EU Investigates TikTok
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election due to alleged foreign interference, prompting an EU Commission statement supporting free and fair elections while investigating TikTok's potential role in the campaign, which involved nearly €1 million in spending and possible lin...
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40% Bias Score