Tag #Misinformation

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US Military Leak Exposes Fractured Transatlantic Relations

A British columnist recounts how their attempts to deter Russian trolls during Brexit led to their column being targeted by right-wing UK commentators, ultimately culminating in the exposure of a US military operation leak and a broader discussion of the state of international relations.

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48% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns Amidst Misinformation Controversy

Dr. Peter Marks resigned as the FDA's top vaccine official, citing his likely ouster and criticizing Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s promotion of vaccine misinformation; this follows the resignations of two other top FDA officials this year.

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forbes.com
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AI-Generated History Videos on YouTube Raise Concerns About Accuracy and Misinformation

The rise of AI-generated historical content on YouTube threatens the accuracy and trustworthiness of online history resources, prompting concerns from educators about misinformation and the need for improved media literacy among viewers.

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56% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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FDA's Top Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy's Misinformation

Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned, citing Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s spread of vaccine misinformation and lies, raising concerns about the politicization of vaccine approvals and potential threats to public health.

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48% Bias Score

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TikTok Removes 38 Accounts Spreading False Immigration Information

A network of nearly 40 TikTok accounts, many impersonating Spanish-language news outlets, spread false information about green card holders and undocumented immigrants, reaching over 21 million views before TikTok removed the accounts and videos for violating its policies.

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Reduced Inequality
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Combating Digital Disinformation: Technological Challenges and Systemic Solutions

Digital disinformation campaigns, using bots and manipulative techniques, target voters, investors, and parents seeking medical information, leveraging social media's targeting capabilities; a recent false claim about Politico garnered 80 million views in two days, highlighting the challenge of dete...

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Political Polarization Exacerbates Vaccine Hesitancy, Threatening Public Health

Five years after President Trump's downplaying of COVID-19's severity, partisan polarization around vaccines persists, resulting in one in four Republican parents skipping childhood vaccinations and increasing the risk of measles outbreaks, while hindering future pandemic preparedness.

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40% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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TikTok Misinformation on ADHD Fuels Self-Diagnosis Concerns

A UBC study analyzing 100 popular TikTok videos on ADHD found that less than half of the symptom claims met diagnostic criteria, raising concerns about self-diagnosis among youth due to misinformation and commercialization of related products; this is concerning given the rising ADHD diagnoses in Ca...

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zeit.de
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Top U.S. Vaccine Expert Resigns, Citing Disinformation from HHS Secretary

Peter Marks, the top U.S. vaccine expert, resigned from the FDA, protesting "disinformation and lies" from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose anti-vaccine views prompted opposition from 75 Nobel laureates during his Senate confirmation.

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news.sky.com
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Top US Vaccine Regulator Resigns Over Health Secretary's Anti-vaccine Stance

Dr. Peter Marks, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, resigned, citing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance as a threat to public health, amid a growing measles outbreak linked to decreased vaccine confidence.

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52% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Free Speech: A Weaponized Mantra

This book examines the history of free speech, revealing its weaponization by powerful interests and the need for a critical reevaluation of its meaning in the age of social media, where profit often outweighs responsible content moderation.

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theguardian.com
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Trump Administration Defunds Data, Removes Information from Government Websites

The Trump administration, while boasting transparency, is defunding data collection, removing information from government websites, and dismissing officials, resulting in the loss of crucial climate data and other resources; this selective approach to truth fuels misinformation.

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56% Bias Score

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