Tag #Misinformation

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Stiglitz Warns of Misinformation Threat to US Democracy

During a Madrid conference, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz warned about misinformation's threat to democracy, citing President Trump's actions and the impact of socioeconomic factors on its spread, while questioning the effectiveness of progressive counter-narratives.

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China Launches Initiative to Promote Positive Digital Ecosystem Among Young Netizens

A new initiative was launched at the 2025 China Internet Civilization Conference in Hefei, China, urging China's 540 million young netizens to build a positive digital ecosystem by using the internet legally, combating online rumors, and promoting social values; Li Shulei, head of the CPC Central Co...

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Widespread Misinformation on EVs Hinders Global Sustainable Transport

A University of Queensland study found widespread acceptance of false information about electric vehicles (EVs) across four countries, linked to a "conspiracy mindset" rather than education level; EVs are demonstrably safer and more environmentally friendly than petrol cars.

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Conflicting US COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Fuel Vaccine Hesitancy

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, a decision contradicted by the CDC, which continues to recommend vaccination but changed its language to 'may' instead of 'should', leading to concerns about ...

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Meta's News Ban Exacerbates Canada's Wildfire Crisis

Meta's ban on news articles on Facebook and Instagram hinders access to crucial wildfire information for tens of thousands of Canadians, particularly in rural and northern communities, impacting emergency response and potentially endangering lives.

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ChatGPT's Accuracy Decreases as Fluency Improves

OpenAI's internal testing reveals that newer ChatGPT models, specifically GPT-4 and GPT-4-mini, generated false information in 33% and 48% of responses, respectively, highlighting a concerning trend of increased inaccuracy linked to improved fluency and reduced hedging.

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Misinformation Amplifies Los Angeles Immigration Protest Narrative

Misinformation and false claims about protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles spread rapidly on social media, distorting public perception of the events as President Trump increased federal intervention, deploying 2,000 National Guard members and 700 marines without California's consent, p...

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Trump's Factually Inaccurate Fort Bragg Speech

President Trump delivered a factually inaccurate speech at Fort Bragg on Tuesday, falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen, he deployed the Minnesota National Guard in 2020, and that military recruitment is failing under Biden; these claims are contradicted by evidence.

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Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $965 Million in Sandy Hook Defamation Case

A Texas jury ordered Alex Jones to pay $965 million in damages for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax, causing immense suffering to the victims' families who were subjected to harassment and threats.

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Kennedy Dismisses Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Committee

U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the 17-member CDC vaccine advisory committee on Monday, citing a need to restore public trust and alleging conflicts of interest among the previous members; this action has drawn sharp criticism from medical organizations amid concerns over de...

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Screen Time, Declining IQ, and Political Manipulation: A Growing Concern

A Spanish-language article details a correlation between increased screen time and declining IQ in youth, alongside rising mental health issues; this effect extends to adults, impacting critical thinking and susceptibility to political manipulation through algorithms and curated online narratives.

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Carr on AI: Cautious Optimism Amidst the Risks

Carr analyzes AI's potential for both creative assistance and the spread of misinformation, contrasting optimistic views on its creative applications with warnings about its potential for societal disruption. He advocates for a cautious yet realistic approach.

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40% Bias Score

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