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Media industry
fromDigiday
22 hours ago

The rise of deepfakes poses a new trust challenge for publishers

AI deepfakes are rapidly increasing, complicating fact-checking efforts and threatening the credibility of news organizations amidst a surge in misinformation.
#conspiracy-theories
fromEsquire
5 days ago
OMG science

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

The disappearances of US scientists linked to space and defense have sparked conspiracy theories involving state enemies and UFOs.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

It's primetime for conspiracy theorist video creators

Conspiracy theories about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting are proliferating on social media, reflecting the impact of reaction video culture.
OMG science
fromEsquire
5 days ago

The White House Has Latched on to a New Conspiracy Theory-Except This One Might Be Real

A series of mysterious deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace research raises national security concerns.
more#conspiracy-theories
Tech industry
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 hours ago

Meta Crushes Wall Street Expectations But Warns of "Scrutiny On Youth-Related Issues"

Meta Platforms Inc. exceeded revenue expectations but faces high costs in AI development and legal challenges related to social media addiction.
#meta
EU data protection
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children - Engadget

Meta may face fines for failing to prevent minors from using Facebook and Instagram, violating the Digital Services Act.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

Meta faces a lawsuit for allowing scam ads on its platforms, allegedly profiting from them while misleading users about safety.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 day ago

'It's Undignified': Hundreds of Workers Training Meta's AI Could Be Laid Off

Meta's layoffs threaten over 700 jobs at Covalen, impacting workers refining AI models and content moderation.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 hour ago

Meta's Ad Machine Is Purring, So Why Did Its Stock Drop? | AdExchanger

Meta is investing heavily in AI technology, expecting to spend up to $145 billion this year, funded by its advertising revenue.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children - Engadget

Meta may face fines for failing to prevent minors from using Facebook and Instagram, violating the Digital Services Act.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 day ago

Social media updates and new features to know this week - PR Daily

Meta faces a lawsuit for allowing scam ads on its platforms, allegedly profiting from them while misleading users about safety.
EU data protection
fromWIRED
1 day ago

'It's Undignified': Hundreds of Workers Training Meta's AI Could Be Laid Off

Meta's layoffs threaten over 700 jobs at Covalen, impacting workers refining AI models and content moderation.
more#meta
#misinformation
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Ballroom Truthers Have a Theory

Misinformation spread rapidly after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, with many claiming the event was staged despite clarifications from credible sources.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Ballroom Truthers Have a Theory

Misinformation spread rapidly after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, with many claiming the event was staged despite clarifications from credible sources.
more#misinformation
#social-media
Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Social media's big tobacco moment is just a first step

The California jury verdict against Meta and Google highlights the potential for accountability in social media similar to the tobacco industry's past legal battles.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says

The UK government plans to impose restrictions on social media use for under-16s to protect their wellbeing.
more#social-media
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 day ago

As threats to the press grow, student journalists are rewriting the rules - Poynter

Student journalists are adapting their practices due to threats from the U.S. government, prioritizing safety over traditional journalism norms.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson

Evidence-based medicine transformed medical practice by prioritizing scientific evidence over intuition, despite initial backlash from traditionalists.
Writing
fromDefector
1 day ago

I Have No Pages | Defector

Writing processes vary greatly among authors, and personal methods can evolve over time.
US Elections
fromPoynter
2 days ago

False claims spread quickly after the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack - Poynter

A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raised serious security concerns and misinformation spread rapidly on social media.
Online marketing
fromEngadget
1 day ago

The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025

Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase since 2020.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Media freedom under sustained attack' across EU as public trust drops, report finds

Journalists in the EU face escalating harassment, threats, and violence, while media ownership concentration and public trust in media decline.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Good Job DOJ, Now The Conspiracy Theorists Have A Point - Above the Law

The DOJ swiftly demanded the National Trust drop its lawsuit after a gunman attempted to attack during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Scrolling and worrying: the hidden dangers of DIY diagnosis

Self-directed research on mental health can lead to both accurate and inaccurate conclusions, highlighting the need for professional guidance.
Digital life
fromFast Company
6 days ago

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
13 hours ago

Taylor Swift deepfakes are pushing scams on TikTok

Scammers use AI-generated celebrity videos on TikTok to promote fraudulent services, misleading users into providing personal information.
#ai
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
1 week ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
1 week ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
more#ai
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
10 hours ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: From Black Boxes to AI Operating Systems

The ad tech industry is undergoing a transformation driven by privacy constraints, AI, and a focus on emotional resonance and performance.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
9 hours ago

Cloudflare: autocrats, wars, and votes caged the net in Q1

Severe internet disruptions occurred globally in early 2026, notably due to government shutdowns and technical issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Britain becoming soft target' for Russian propaganda, says security expert

Britain is vulnerable to state propaganda due to a lack of education on information warfare and civil defense strategies.
#white-house-correspondents-dinner
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'STAGED': Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

Conspiracy theories emerged on social media claiming the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack was staged, despite no evidence supporting these claims.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Conspiracy theories are swirling about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Gunshots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to chaos and unfounded conspiracy theories suggesting the incident was staged.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'STAGED': Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

Conspiracy theories emerged on social media claiming the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack was staged, despite no evidence supporting these claims.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Conspiracy theories are swirling about the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Gunshots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner led to chaos and unfounded conspiracy theories suggesting the incident was staged.
more#white-house-correspondents-dinner
Media industry
fromThe Nation
17 hours ago

Are Magazines Failing to Cover the New World Order?

Equator aims to provide a global perspective on culture and thought, challenging the provincialism of Western media coverage.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
1 day ago

AI's double-edged impact on brand safety

AI-generated content floods social media, creating brand safety challenges and impacting consumer trust, while also offering tools to address these issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI Content Are Taking Over the Internet

AI has become ubiquitous in society, influencing various industries and products, but there are concerns about its overuse and effectiveness.
#ai-in-journalism
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago
Media industry

"Like nailing Jell-O to a wall": Why unions are struggling to protect journalists' rights in the age of AI

AI is increasingly integrated into journalism, raising concerns about job security and ethical implications.
fromPoynter
5 days ago
Media industry

Why can't newsroom leaders just be normal about AI? - Poynter

Leaders must address real problems and engage audiences to effectively implement AI in journalism.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

"Like nailing Jell-O to a wall": Why unions are struggling to protect journalists' rights in the age of AI

AI is increasingly integrated into journalism, raising concerns about job security and ethical implications.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Why can't newsroom leaders just be normal about AI? - Poynter

Leaders must address real problems and engage audiences to effectively implement AI in journalism.
more#ai-in-journalism
Science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
World politics
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
fromMilitary.com
5 days ago

AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel 'Digital Stolen Valor' Rise

The administrators behind Military Phony described 'digital stolen valor' as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn't earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.
Social media marketing
Media industry
fromFuturism
2 days ago

AI Agents Linked to OpenAI Are Pretending to Be Human Journalists

A news website uses AI agents posing as reporters to generate content and gather quotes from human experts, promoting pro-AI narratives.
#fact-checking
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Online Community Development
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
more#fact-checking
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

When Deepfakes Become Doctrine

Artificial intelligence is being used to create and spread disinformation during the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
Digital life
fromDigiday
4 weeks ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 week ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Media industry
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
#deepfakes
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
Digital life
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Deepfakes and AI Misinformation Reshape How War Is Seen Online

Deepfakes and AI-generated misinformation are increasingly prevalent, necessitating Critical Artificial Intelligence Literacy to navigate modern conflicts and information environments.
more#deepfakes
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Fact check: AI fakes distort claims on Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein died in August 2019; recent circulating images claiming he is alive in Israel are AI-generated and false.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making

Fake news deliberately presents false or misleading health claims as legitimate reporting, distorting public understanding and promoting detrimental behaviors through rapid social media spread.
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The battle on the propaganda front intensifies

Iran employs asymmetric economic tactics against U.S.-Israeli military superiority while misinformation complicates public understanding of the conflict.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Misinformation is scaling. We need to get better at countering it

Most days, an email lands in my inbox with the promise to amplify my growth-my newsletter subscribers, the reach of my podcasts, the number of client leads, etc. I've gotten used to random people pitching me on their services, and some of the messages expertly prey on my insecurities as a business owner ("you're leaving so much on the table," et al.). I never answer any of them, but I sometimes wonder which ones might actually be legit.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 month ago

Behind the Curtain: The big lie warping America

Most Americans are patriotic, hardworking, neighbor-helping, America-loving, money-giving people who don't pop off on social media or plot for power. The hidden truth: Most people agree on most things, most of the time. And the data validates this, time and time again.
US politics
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
#media-literacy
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How do I know if that's real? 3 tips from Poynter's MediaWise to stay smart in tricky times - Poynter

fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How do I know if that's real? 3 tips from Poynter's MediaWise to stay smart in tricky times - Poynter

more#media-literacy
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fake News, A.I. Deepfakes, and the Pageant of the Unreal

Modern technologies, especially AI, enable large-scale fabrication of truth, increasing misinformation and facilitating AI-powered propaganda that manipulates human beliefs and behavior.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Social media's tactics, not its content, are in question

Social media algorithms function as harmful, profit-driven products; wealthy taxation, environmental protection of Coyote Valley groundwater and wildlife, and corporate accountability are urgent public concerns.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

War Propaganda Is Now Made for the Algorithm. Journalism Can't Keep Up.

Foreign and domestic propaganda spreads through social media when users amplify content that aligns with their existing beliefs, regardless of its manipulative intent or source.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Americans say the news is essential. They just don't enjoy it much. - Poynter

Many Americans feel obligated to stay informed for voting but experience news fatigue, perceive news as irrelevant, and trust their own ability to verify accuracy more than others'.
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