Category: Rumors and Misinformation

Fox News and Trump Go Live Wednesday for First Time in 2 Years

A town hall in Iowa on Wednesday is the network’s first live interview with the former president in nearly two years, the latest twist in a long-running drama.
Elections and Disinformation Are Colliding Like Never Before in 2024

A wave of elections coincides with state influence operations, a surge of extremism, A.I. advances and a pullback in social media protections.
No, That’s Not Taylor Swift Peddling Le Creuset Cookware

The singer did not promote a giveaway of the popular cookware, but an artificially generated version of her voice suggested otherwise.
Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future

In the hands of anonymous internet users, A.I. tools can create waves of harassing and racist material. It’s already happening on the anonymous message board 4chan.
Pro-China YouTube Network Used A.I. to Malign U.S., Report Finds

Content from at least 30 channels in the network drew nearly 120 million views and 730,000 subscribers since last year.
State Dept.’s Fight Against Disinformation Comes Under Attack

The Global Engagement Center has become the focus of Republican-led criticism that the U.S. government coerces social media platforms into removing offensive content.
How a Rare Myocarditis Death Caught the Attention of the Anti-Vaccine Movement

A 24-year-old’s sudden death devastated his family — and caught the attention of the movement of vaccine opponents.
E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence

The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
The 2024 Election Will Be Unlike Any Other. Is the Media Ready?

Journalists are facing “deep fakes,” sagging trust, global unrest and an unprecedented Trump campaign being run “from the courthouse steps.”
4,789 Facebook Accounts in China Impersonated Americans, Meta Says

The company warned that the inauthentic accounts underscored the threat of foreign election interference in 2024.
Disinformation Is Big Challenge as COP28 Opens in Dubai

Online influencers, fossil fuel companies and some of the countries attending COP28 have nourished a feedback loop of falsehoods.
Back at OpenAI, Sam Altman Outlines the Company’s Priorities

In a blog post, Mr. Altman, who was briefly ousted as chief executive, said he would focus on conducting A.I. research, improving products and building a new board.