Category: Rumors and Misinformation

AI Slop Is Everywhere. Spotify, LinkedIn and Others Have Had Enough.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Spotify, LinkedIn and others are trying to dig out of a digital sewage heap full of low-quality content made with artificial intelligence.
How a False Nuclear Claim About Iran Ricocheted From India to Washington

The New York Times – Business:
A dubious post that spread on X became the basis of false claims that Iran’s leadership had declared it a nuclear power.
RFK Jr. Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak

The New York Times – On the Runway:
At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco

The New York Times – Business:
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.

The New York Times – Business:
Videos generated by artificial intelligence have swarmed social media to exploit public support of U.S. troops for other purposes.
Bluesky Says Kremlin Is Hacking Its Platform to Spread Propaganda

The New York Times – Business:
The company said it was fighting Russian efforts to hijack real users’ accounts to post fake content, an apparently novel tactic.
Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.
In an Asymmetrical War, Iran Seeks an Edge With Its Information War

The New York Times – Business:
Propaganda and disinformation have flooded the internet in a sophisticated effort to undermine support for U.S. and Israeli attacks.
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation

The New York Times – Business:
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
YouTube Adds Tool to Help Public Figures Report Fake Videos

The New York Times – Business:
Social media companies are under pressure to crack down on so-called deepfake videos that use deceptive images of real people.
YouTube Adds Tool to Help Public Figures Report Fake Videos

The New York Times – Business:
Social media companies are under pressure to crack down on so-called deepfake videos that use deceptive images of real people.