Category: Conspiracy Theories

In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He’s a Star.

The New York Times – Business:
Hiroyuki Nishimura has become a famous voice for disenchanted young Japanese. What he talks much less about is his ownership of the notorious website 4chan.
Sympathy, and Job Offers, for Twitter’s Misinformation Experts

The New York Times – Business:
Seeing false and toxic information as a potentially expensive liability, companies in and outside the tech industry are angling to hire people who can keep it in check.
Kyrie Irving Apologizes, Saying He Doesn’t ‘Condone’ Hate Speech

The New York Times – Sports:
The Nets have listed Irving as questionable for Sunday’s game, indicating his suspension from the team may have been lifted.
What’s Next for Kyrie Irving’s Career?

The New York Times – Sports:
Irving’s antisemitic movie post is his biggest controversy yet. But the potential fallout could affect not just his basketball career but the N.B.A. itself.
Resistance to Misinformation Is Weakening on Twitter, a Report Found

The New York Times – Business:
Researchers at Tufts expressed concern in a report about conspiracy theories on Twitter ahead of the midterms.
On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game

The New York Times – Business:
Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.
Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections

The New York Times – Business:
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
5 Unfounded Claims About Voting in the Midterm Elections

The New York Times – Business:
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
Truth Social’s Influence Grows Despite Its Business Problems

The New York Times – Business:
The right-wing social network faces two federal investigations and an uncertain financial future. But it has still managed to outpace its rivals.
Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

The New York Times – Business:
Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream.
Kyrie Irving Defends Antisemitic Movie and Conspiracy Theory

The New York Times – Sports:
Irving, the Nets guard, is facing backlash, but said he was “not going to stand down on anything I believe in.”
Ahead of Midterms, Disinformation Is Even More Intractable

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of the midterm elections, the proliferation of alternative social media sites has helped cement false and misleading information as a defining feature of American politics.