Category: Rumors and Misinformation

A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace

Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy.
A.I. Muddies Israel-Hamas War in Unexpected Way

Fakes related to the conflict have been limited and largely unconvincing, but their presence has people doubting real evidence.
U.S. Tries New Tack on Russian Disinformation: Pre-Empting It

The State Department’s Global Engagement Center is taking the unusual step of disclosing a covert Russian operation when it is barely off the ground.
Some Israeli Journalists Express Fear About Conveying Dissenting Views

Airing criticism of the country’s response has become even more fraught than in previous conflicts, some journalists and press advocates said.
Some Israeli Journalists Express Fear About Conveying Dissenting Views

Airing criticism of the country’s response has become even more fraught than in previous conflicts, some journalists and press advocates said.
Hamas Is Barred From Social Media. Its Messages Are Still Spreading.

Hamas and Hamas-linked accounts are exploiting the challenge social media companies face in striking the right balance on moderation, experts say.
Fact or Fiction? In This War, It Is Hard to Tell.

Social media is full of false and misleading posts. The rise in A.I. is making it worse. And the trust in traditional news sources has declined.
Fact or Fiction? In This War, It Is Hard to Tell.

Social media is full of false and misleading posts. The rise in A.I. is making it worse. And the trust in traditional news sources has declined.
‘A.I. Obama’ and Fake Newscasters: How A.I. Audio Is Swarming TikTok

TikTok accounts are spreading falsehoods with the help from A.I.-generated voices.
X and Other Social Networks Face Pressure Over Israel-Gaza Content

Social networks are under pressure to remove misinformation and grisly imagery from their platforms. A European regulator has warned Elon Musk’s X about its policies.
Fact Checkers Take Stock of Their Efforts: ‘It’s Not Getting Better’

The momentum behind organizations that aim to combat online falsehoods has started to taper off.
China Uses ‘Deceptive’ Methods to Sow Disinformation, U.S. Says

The accusations reflect worry in Washington that China’s information operations pose a growing security challenge to the United States.