Category: Rumors and Misinformation

Making Deepfakes Gets Cheaper and Easier Thanks to A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
Meme-makers and misinformation peddlers are embracing artificial intelligence tools to create convincing fake videos on the cheap.
Records Show Fox and G.O.P.’s Shared Quandary: Trump

The New York Times – Business:
Fox hosts and executives privately mocked the former president’s election fraud claims, even as the network amplified them in a frantic effort to appease viewers.
Conservative Media Pay Little Attention to Revelations About Fox News

The New York Times – Business:
Even in today’s highly partisan media world, experts said, the lack of coverage about the private comments of Fox’s top executives and hosts stands out.
Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea

The New York Times – Sports:
In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories

The New York Times – Business:
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
Supreme Court to Hear Case That Targets a Legal Shield of Tech Giants

The New York Times – Business:
The justices are set to hear a case challenging Section 230, a law that protects Google, Facebook and others from lawsuits over what their users post online.
New technology, same old blind spot?

The New York Times – Business:
Don’t just look at what technology can do, look at what it helps people do to each other.
Carmakers Are Pushing Autonomous Tech. This Engineer Wants Limits.

The New York Times – Business:
Missy Cummings, who spent more than a year at the federal auto safety agency, said that drivers were putting too much trust in systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and that regulators needed to restrict their use.
Combating Disinformation Wanes at Social Media Giants

The New York Times – Business:
As the companies have shed jobs recently, many teams assigned to combat false and misleading information have taken a hit.
Influence Networks in Russia Misled European Users, TikTok Says

The New York Times – Business:
The covert and coordinated campaign was disclosed in a new report that also addressed misinformation, fake accounts and moderation struggles.
Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head

The New York Times – Business:
The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle disinformation.
Steve Bannon’s Podcast Is Top Misinformation Spreader, Study Says

The New York Times – Business:
A large podcast study found that Mr. Bannon’s “War Room” had more falsehoods and unsubstantiated claims than other political talk shows.