Sep 11 Debunking false claims a difficult battle for election offices nationwide By Ali Swenson, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that sows distrust about voting and results while fueling vitriol aimed at rank-and-file election workers. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 7:23 Children’s hospitals become targets of anti-transgender attacks and harassment By Stephanie Sy In recent weeks, several children’s hospitals have become targets of far-right attacks and harassment. Anti-transgender activists have been using social media to spread disinformation about gender-affirming medical care. Jay Brown of the Human Rights Campaign joins Stephanie Sy to discuss… Continue watching
Aug 15 Facebook misses misinformation in Brazilian election ads By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Facebook failed to detect election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil's 2022 election, a new report from Global Witness has found. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 5:08 Why finding accurate facts about abortion has become more difficult in post-Roe America By Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, online researchers say disinformation about abortion has flooded websites and social media, and some of that disinformation is influencing policy. Misleading and medically inaccurate information even found its way into the Dobbs… Continue watching
May 04 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies amid criticisms of new disinformation board By Amanda Seitz, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism. Continue reading
Apr 26 Twitter has a misinformation problem. Here’s how Elon Musk’s plans for the platform could make it worse By Anjana Susarla, The Conversation Twitter, more than other social media platforms, fosters real-time discussion about events as they unfold. That could change now that Musk has gained control of the company. Continue reading
Feb 28 How to spot fake or misleading footage on social media claiming to be from the Ukraine war By T.J. Thomson, Daniel Angus, Paula Dootson, The Conversation Footage claiming to document the situation in Ukraine may not necessarily be genuine. Here’s how to treat viral footage with the right level of skepticism before sharing it on social media. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 9:15 Disinformation abounds in the wellness community. How one anti-vax influencer broke free By Stephanie Sy, Leah Nagy Some influencers in wellness communities are using their platform to promote conspiracy theories. We examine the social media phenomenon that's having a real-world impact. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at how one mother was pulled into this world of… Continue watching
Feb 07 Spotify CEO says pulling Rogan from the platform is a ‘slippery slope’ By Tom Krisher, Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Spotify’s CEO says that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan’s use of racial slurs, he doesn't believe that cutting ties with the popular personality is the answer. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Homeland Security hearing on role of digital media on radicalization and extremism By News Desk The House of Representatives Homeland Security committee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the role of digital media and misinformation on radicalization and extremism. Continue reading