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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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."…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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