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Current Events, Featured, Politics, Social Media / December 20, 2024

Elon Musk, Misinformation, and the Government Shutdown

As the United States faces the prospect of another government shutdown, the growing influence of social media in shaping political outcomes is under intense scrutiny.

Luigi Mangione pictured in his holding cell.

Conspiracy Theories, Current Events, Featured, Social Media / December 11, 2024

Accused CEO Shooter Sparks Conspiracy Theories

In the aftermath of the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the internet has become a breeding ground for misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Deepfakes, Politics / December 10, 2024

AI vs. Misinformation: Battling Fake News in the 2024 Election Era

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election looms, the battle against fake news—particularly AI-generated misinformation—has reached a pivotal moment.

Current Events, Politics / November 7, 2024

The Impact of AI-Generated Fake News in Past Elections

The misuse of AI-generated content has extended far beyond entertainment, emerging as a powerful tool for electoral manipulation.

Politics, Current Events, Deepfakes, Featured / October 9, 2024

Fake News and Disinformation in the Lead-Up to the 2024 U.S. Election

With the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the horizon, the fusion of foreign influence operations and AI-generated content has emerged as a critical challenge to election integrity.

Politics, Current Events, Featured, Social Media / October 9, 2024

Misinformation Surrounds Key Issues in 2024 Trump-Harris Debate

During the first presidential debate on September 10, 2024, between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, fact-checkers identified numerous inaccuracies in statements from both candidates.

Politics, Conspiracy Theories / October 9, 2024

Fake news, disinformation and the George Floyd protests

Civil unrest provides an opportune moment for bad actors to spread disinformation and to divide society. Feelings of fear, frustration and resentment can create a volatile information environment.