Tag #Misinformation

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Dr. Mike's Approach to Medical Content Creation: Trust, Transparency, and Billions of Views

Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, known as "Dr. Mike," a physician with over 4 billion views on his medical content last year, attributes his success to prioritizing trust and transparency over viral trends, addressing a critical gap in online healthcare information and combating the spread of misinformation.

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Social Media's Role in Amplifying Misinformation and Eroding Democracy

The author expresses concern over the role of social media platforms in spreading misinformation and extremist views, highlighting the actions of tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as contributing factors to the erosion of democratic values and the normalization of harmful rhetoric, with a...

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TikTok Ban Highlights Weather Misinformation Concerns

A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. highlights the platform's role in spreading both accurate and inaccurate weather information, raising concerns about public trust and the need for media literacy and fact-checking.

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Grand Est Region Deactivates X Accounts Over Misinformation Concerns

French regional president Franck Leroy deactivated his and his region's X accounts due to concerns about Elon Musk's support for neo-Nazis, X's algorithms promoting fake news and conspiracy theories, and the platform's role in influencing democratic processes, citing the annulment of Romania's presi...

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Apple suspends AI news summarization feature after false alerts

Apple temporarily suspended its AI-powered news summarization feature after it produced false news alerts for BBC, New York Times and other news organizations, including false reports of a suspect's suicide and a dart player's premature win.

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44% Bias Score

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2025 Technological Advancements: AI, Genome Editing, and Beyond

2025 will see widespread AI integration, advancing genome editing for agriculture and medicine, potential cancer vaccines, improved healthcare access, AI-driven disinformation countermeasures, potential animal language understanding, and energy innovations.

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Zero Hunger
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Trump Repeats Falsehoods in Pre-Inauguration Rally

President-elect Trump's Washington, D.C. rally on the eve of his inauguration included numerous false claims, including exaggerating his victory margins in Florida and Pennsylvania, falsely claiming victory among young voters, and repeating debunked assertions about immigration and military rebuildi...

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TikTok Ban Upheld: Musk's Potential Acquisition Sparks Concerns

Following a US Supreme Court ruling upholding TikTok's ban unless sold to a US company, speculation arose about Elon Musk's potential purchase, prompting concerns from experts about information control and potential misuse by tech billionaires.

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Oncologist's Methylene Blue Cancer Claim Sparks Warnings and Investigation

Dr. Laurent Schwartz, a Parisian oncologist, controversially claims methylene blue cures cancer, a claim rejected by the scientific community, leading to investigations and warnings against its use due to its inefficacy and potential harm.

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French Politicians Exit X, Citing Musk's Control and Misinformation Concerns

French deputy Roland Lescure and other politicians are leaving X (formerly Twitter), citing Elon Musk's control and concerns about propaganda and misinformation, prompting a debate on alternative communication strategies.

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Giuliani Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Georgia Election Workers

Rudy Giuliani settled a defamation lawsuit with two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss, for an undisclosed sum, allowing him to retain his property in exchange for compensation and a promise not to defame them again after they won a $148 million judgment against him for his fals...

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Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threat in Somber Farewell Address

In a final address, President Biden warned of a rising American oligarchy controlled by a few ultra-rich individuals and tech giants, threatening democracy and fundamental rights; he also expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and the weakening of climate change initiatives.

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