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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US Elections

Trump Argues With ABC's Terry Moran About Photoshopped Image: He Had MS-13 On His Knuckles Tattooed!'

Trump mistakenly defended a photoshopped image, illustrating his disregard for factual accuracy in a key interview.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Admits Elon Musk Would Be Susceptible Perhaps' to Pressure From China On His Businesses

Trump suggests Elon Musk may be vulnerable to Chinese influence regarding his businesses and denies the New York Times report about military plans.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Argues With ABC's Terry Moran About Photoshopped Image: He Had MS-13 On His Knuckles Tattooed!'

Trump mistakenly defended a photoshopped image, illustrating his disregard for factual accuracy in a key interview.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Admits Elon Musk Would Be Susceptible Perhaps' to Pressure From China On His Businesses

Trump suggests Elon Musk may be vulnerable to Chinese influence regarding his businesses and denies the New York Times report about military plans.
more#donald-trump
#misinformation
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?

The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.
Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old Girl

A fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.
Media industry
fromtime.com
7 months ago

Misinformation Is Exhausting. Listening Helps

Media literacy can combat misinformation, but searching for quality news may inadvertently lead individuals into deeper misconceptions.
Podcast
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

Fake podcast clips are misleading millions of people on social media. Here's how to spot them

Fake podcasts are misleading content that mimic real discussions but often disseminate misinformation for marketing purposes.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Resisting Fake News: Does It Depend on Memory?

The persistence of fake news reflects deep-rooted historical practices of misinformation, now amplified by modern technology.
Memory is crucial in resisting fake news; efforts must focus on repeated debunking without shaming those misled.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
7 months ago

Russian Troll Farms Blamed for Fake Viral Story That Kamala Harris Ran Over a 13-Year-Old Girl

A fabricated news story about Kamala Harris was linked to a Russian influence campaign, highlighting ongoing misinformation tactics.
fromtime.com
7 months ago
Media industry

Misinformation Is Exhausting. Listening Helps

Media literacy can combat misinformation, but searching for quality news may inadvertently lead individuals into deeper misconceptions.
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago
Podcast

Fake podcast clips are misleading millions of people on social media. Here's how to spot them

Fake podcasts are misleading content that mimic real discussions but often disseminate misinformation for marketing purposes.
more#misinformation
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

State Dept. Spox Attacks NY Times Report on Department Overhaul' Then Announces a Comprehensive Reorganization'

State Department officials reject New York Times report on executive order restructuring, labeling it fake and emphasizing lack of internal knowledge or documentation.
#trump
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Donald Trump falsely accuses CBS of doctoring Kamala Harris interview & threatens investigation - LGBTQ Nation

Trump falsely claims 60 Minutes edited Kamala Harris's interview to distort her image, without evidence, calling for an investigation and apology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'

Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.
Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Donald Trump falsely accuses CBS of doctoring Kamala Harris interview & threatens investigation - LGBTQ Nation

Trump falsely claims 60 Minutes edited Kamala Harris's interview to distort her image, without evidence, calling for an investigation and apology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Attacks Reporter Over NEW Signalgate Bombshell Tells Him Find Something New'

Trump defends Secretary Hegseth amid new allegations of Signal app misuse, dismissing them as 'fake news'.
Reports allege Hegseth discussed military plans on the Signal app with family members.
more#trump
#social-media
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Media industry

Clapper Launches "the Newsroom" to Promote Unbiased News and Combat Censorship | HackerNoon

Clapper launches The Newsroom to combat fake news and promote respectful dialogue, catering to users seeking reliable information and free speech.
fromAol
1 week ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

Over a quarter of Canadians encounter sophisticated fake political content on social media, urging for stronger protections against online disinformation.
fromWichita Eagle
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion

Facebook's Meta AI acknowledges and responds to fake news on the platform.
fromKansas City Star
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion

Social media platforms like Facebook are criticized for allowing fake news to thrive and influence users' beliefs and behaviors.
fromYahoo News
1 week ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

The rise of fake political content on social media poses challenges for voters in Canada.
from@politifact
3 months ago
Marketing

No, Donald Trump didn't post about buying TikTok

The supposed announcement of Trump buying TikTok is false; no evidence supports it.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Media industry

Clapper Launches "the Newsroom" to Promote Unbiased News and Combat Censorship | HackerNoon

Clapper launches The Newsroom to combat fake news and promote respectful dialogue, catering to users seeking reliable information and free speech.
fromAol
1 week ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

Over a quarter of Canadians encounter sophisticated fake political content on social media, urging for stronger protections against online disinformation.
fromWichita Eagle
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion

Facebook's Meta AI acknowledges and responds to fake news on the platform.
fromKansas City Star
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Messing with Facebook's new Meta AI: a fake NFL football rumor and some potty humor | Opinion

Social media platforms like Facebook are criticized for allowing fake news to thrive and influence users' beliefs and behaviors.
fromYahoo News
1 week ago
US Elections

Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote

The rise of fake political content on social media poses challenges for voters in Canada.
from@politifact
3 months ago
Marketing

No, Donald Trump didn't post about buying TikTok

The supposed announcement of Trump buying TikTok is false; no evidence supports it.
more#social-media
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Viral X Post Falsely Claiming Trump May Back Down on Tariffs Sends Markets on Wild Rollercoaster Ride

A viral false claim about a 90-day tariff pause by Trump triggered a chaotic market rally that quickly reversed after the White House denied it.
#jd-vance
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Trump's VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrants

Republican politicians are spreading false rumors about Haitian immigrants, asserting that such political narratives serve a purpose despite lacking evidence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

JD Vance Says Elon Musk Not Even Close to Done' with DOGE After Report Suggests He's Stepping Back'

JD Vance states Elon Musk's work with DOGE is ongoing, rejecting reports of his imminent departure as fake news.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Trump's VP pick JD Vance defends spreading false story about migrants

Republican politicians are spreading false rumors about Haitian immigrants, asserting that such political narratives serve a purpose despite lacking evidence.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

JD Vance Says Elon Musk Not Even Close to Done' with DOGE After Report Suggests He's Stepping Back'

JD Vance states Elon Musk's work with DOGE is ongoing, rejecting reports of his imminent departure as fake news.
more#jd-vance
#disinformation
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
US news

Fact check: How to spot fabricated news reports DW 03/21/2025

Media spoofing is on the rise globally, with reputable outlets being mimicked to spread disinformation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

The Iron Mountain' hoax: how anti-Vietnam war satire sparked today's conspiracy theories

The prevalence of disinformation reflects human psychology more than technological issues, as illustrated by the 'Report from Iron Mountain' hoax.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

How to spot 'cheapfakes' online, according to 2 misinformation experts

Disinformation in the Israel-Hamas conflict often relies on cheapfakes, misleading videos detached from actual events, creating confusion and emotional responses.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
US news

Fact check: How to spot fabricated news reports DW 03/21/2025

Media spoofing is on the rise globally, with reputable outlets being mimicked to spread disinformation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

The Iron Mountain' hoax: how anti-Vietnam war satire sparked today's conspiracy theories

The prevalence of disinformation reflects human psychology more than technological issues, as illustrated by the 'Report from Iron Mountain' hoax.
more#disinformation
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Olympic boxing gender row a result of Russian fake news, claims IOC chief

The gender controversy involving female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics stems from a Russian fake news campaign, not real issues.
Cryptocurrency
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Someone Hacked Paul Krugman's Twitter to Launch a "New York Times Coin"

Crypto scams escalate amidst promises of legitimacy, exemplified by Paul Krugman's hacked account promoting a fake cryptocurrency.
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

The Covid Pandemic was Fake...

The article claims that the Covid pandemic was fabricated, featuring staged events and false narratives to manipulate public perception.
fromThe List
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fox And Feuds: Inside The Supposed Beef Between Dana Perino And Sean Hannity - The List

The reported feud between Dana Perino and Sean Hannity was fabricated and quickly debunked by Snopes.
#satire
more#satire
Artificial intelligence
fromTech Times
3 months ago

Apple Intelligence Hallucinations? Fake News on Notification Summaries, Users Want It Taken Down

Apple's generative AI is generating fake news through notification summaries, sparking calls for removal until resolved.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Emirates calls out social media platforms over fake plane crash video

Emirates is urging social media platforms to act swiftly against fake content and check official sources for accurate information.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Donald Trump took ABC to court - and won $16M: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 21, 2024

Trump's $16 million settlement with ABC News highlights media bias and inaccuracies, specifically George Stephanopoulos's claims about Trump and E. Jean Carroll.
fromIntelligencer
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

How Vance and Trump's Lies About Springfield, Ohio Continue to Unravel

Authorities deny rumors of migrants eating pets in Springfield, emphasizing no credible reports exist.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
Music

Dave Grohl slams viral Instagram photo claiming to be his love child after affair reveal

Dave Grohl has denied claims of fathering a child out of wedlock and addressed his infidelity publicly.
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 months ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Rogan Accuses MSNBC of Deceptively Edited' Clip Making It Seem Like He's Pro-Kamala Harris: A Real Lie!'

Joe Rogan denied rumors of suing MSNBC, accusing them of deceptively editing his comments about Kamala Harris and Tulsi Gabbard.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
8 months ago

Daniel Lurie Campaign Paying Google to Run Fake, Anti-Mark Farrell Headlines on Real News Articles

Political manipulation in search results raises ethical concerns.
Campaigns can influence public perception through misleading Google headlines.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
11 months ago

What's with the rise of "fact-based journalism"?

The term 'fact-based journalism' gained prominence in response to the rise of 'fake news' during Trump's presidency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

The Great Wave by Michiko Kakutani review overcoming permacrisis'

Michiko Kakutani transitioned from being a renowned book critic to analyzing American public life, focusing on the challenges of democracy in the age of Trump.
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