Tag #Misinformation

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HPV Vaccine Underutilization Leads to Preventable Cancer Deaths

Chris Riley's death from HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer highlights the critical need for increased HPV vaccination rates in the U.S., where only about 61% of adolescents ages 13-17 have completed the series, despite the vaccine's ability to prevent approximately 90% of HPV-related cancers.

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NSW Police Doubts About Dural Caravan Terror Plot Emerged Early, Affecting Hate Speech Legislation

NSW Deputy Police Commissioner David Hudson revealed doubts about the Dural caravan plot being a terrorist threat existed from early in the investigation, confirming it was ruled out as such on February 21, the same day hate speech legislation passed parliament; this legislation was prompted by the ...

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False Claims of Migrant Protests in Greece Mask Anger Over Deadly Train Crash"

A video falsely depicting protests against migrants in Greece has gone viral, actually showing a February 28th demonstration marking the second anniversary of a deadly train crash, fueling public anger over the government's response and leading to a failed no-confidence vote.

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NSW Hate Speech Laws Questioned After Explosives Incident Revealed as Hoax

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley condemned a colleague's request for a briefing on when Premier Chris Minns learned a Sydney explosives incident was a criminal hoax, not terrorism, sparking concerns that hate speech laws were rushed through parliament under false pretenses.

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PCOS Misdiagnosis, Misinformation, and the Rise in Unintended Pregnancies

Pandora van den Hoven's journey to motherhood was delayed by an initial misdiagnosis of her PCOS, highlighting the common but often misunderstood hormonal disorder affecting 10-15% of women and the lack of comprehensive care provided by some general practitioners. The rise in PCOS-related misinforma...

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Misinformation on X Undermines Trust in Traditional Media

The author discusses the spread of misinformation on X (formerly Twitter), citing false claims about Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's assets and his daughters' education; this highlights the challenge for traditional media in maintaining credibility and combating online falsehoods.

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Anti-Truth": The Erosion of Facts in the Digital Age

Philosopher Massimo Cacciari describes a shift from "post-truth" to "anti-truth," where facts are manipulated, exemplified by false claims surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and amplified by social media algorithms; this challenges journalism's role in verifying information.

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False Claims of Anti-Migrant Protests in Greece

A video falsely depicting protests in Greece against migrants was viewed 1.2 million times on X; it actually shows a February 28th demonstration marking two years since the Tempe train crash that killed 57, amid accusations of government mishandling and a failed no-confidence vote.

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Misinformation Training Improves Fake News Detection, but Boosters Are Key

A study of over 11,000 participants found that misinformation training, particularly reviewing a short article, significantly improves fake news detection for up to a month; however, "booster" interventions are crucial for long-term impact.

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Trump Administration Cuts $10 Million in Election Security Funding

The Trump administration cut $10 million in annual funding from two cybersecurity initiatives that supported state and local election officials, prompting concerns about reduced election security and increased vulnerability to foreign interference.

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Smith Faces Backlash for PragerU Fundraiser Appearance

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing backlash for her planned appearance at a US$1,500-per-ticket PragerU fundraiser with Ben Shapiro in Florida on March 27, amid a trade war with the U.S., with critics citing PragerU's controversial content and Shapiro's past inflammatory remarks.

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Deepfakes Weaponized: Political Manipulation and Erosion of Trust

Deepfake videos, initially used for entertainment, have been weaponized for political manipulation, with examples including a video of Trump and Netanyahu in a revitalized Gaza and White House X posts featuring manipulated videos of migrant deportations, styled as ASMR, reaching millions on social m...

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