Oct 15 WATCH: Experts testify on spread of online misinformation, conspiracy theories ahead of election By Joshua Barajas Several experts testified at a virtual House committee hearing today on how the U.S. government can take steps to stem the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, often homegrown in the U.S., ahead of the 2020 election. Continue reading
Sep 29 How Pinterest beat back vaccine misinformation By Erin Brodwin, STAT News Pinterest has taken a hardline strategy against health misinformation, and in particular, vaccine falsehoods. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 4:54 Hazardous air, mass casualty, misinformation as fires blaze in Oregon By PBS NewsHour Tens of thousands of people in Oregon have evacuated as wildfires continue to blaze across parts of California and the Pacific Northwest. Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Emily Cureton joins Christopher Booker to discuss the latest on rescue efforts in the… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 9:06 How Fox News’ ‘low-quality information’ fuels Trump’s policies As the presidential election approaches, questions are raised daily about not only the candidates themselves, but also how they are covered by the news media. In President Trump’s case, the attention focuses on his relationship with Fox News. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Sep 03 Facebook moves to target misinformation before election By Zen Soo, Associated Press With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking more steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election "civil unrest."… Continue reading
Aug 19 Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn't banning it outright. Continue reading
Aug 13 Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of U.S. election By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election. Continue reading
May 29 Twitter adds ‘glorifying violence’ warning to Trump tweet By Associated Press Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform’s rules about glorifying violence. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 7:49 The dangerous global flood of misinformation surrounding COVID-19 By John Yang, Sam Lane, Mike Fritz Misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 have spread rapidly online, creating what some experts are now calling an “infodemic.” Health officials across the globe are scrambling to refute a flood of bogus claims, some of which could have harmful consequences. Continue watching
Apr 21 Virus misinformation flourishes in online protest groups By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press A wave of Facebook groups launched by pro-gun advocacy groups and conservative activists has mobilized people to protest stay-at-home orders in states around the country. There's little basis in reality for many of the claims on the sites. Continue reading