Category: Rumors and Misinformation

Disinformation Researchers Raise Alarms About A.I. Chatbots

The New York Times – Business:
Researchers used ChatGPT to produce clean, convincing text that repeated conspiracy theories and misleading narratives.
The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real.

The New York Times – Business:
For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.
Meta, Long an AI Leader, Tries Not to Be Left Out of the Boom

The New York Times – Business:
It has long had technology to rival chatbots like ChatGPT, but can’t afford to back artificial intelligence that can spread misinformation and toxic content.
A Federal Court Blocks California’s New Medical Misinformation Law

The New York Times – Business:
California’s law sought to punish doctors who give patients false information about Covid-19.
Judge Orders Release of Video Footage Showing Attack on Paul Pelosi

The New York Times – Business:
Judge Stephen M. Murphy of San Francisco Superior Court ruled that there was no reason to keep the footage secret. It could be released as soon as Thursday.
As Deepfakes Flourish, Countries Struggle With Response

The New York Times – Business:
Few governments have approved regulations, often because of free-speech concerns. New mandates from China could change the tone of the debate on digital forgeries.
As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It

The New York Times – Business:
Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus.
Musk Lifted Bans for Thousands on Twitter. Here’s What They’re Tweeting.

The New York Times – Business:
Many reinstated users are tweeting about topics that got them barred in the first place: Covid-19 skepticism, election denialism and QAnon.
Hannity and Other Fox Employees Said They Doubted Trump’s Fraud Claims

The New York Times – Business:
On Wednesday, lawyers for Dominion Voting Systems shared some of the strongest evidence yet that some Fox employees knew what they broadcast about the claims was false.
Viral News of 2022: Twitter’s Takeover, Olivia Wilde’s Salad Dressing and More

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
You may have forgotten — or wanted to forget — what happened on the internet in 2022. Here are some reminders.
The Year in Micro News

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
You may have forgotten — or wanted to forget — what happened on the internet in 2022. Here are some reminders.
The New Chat Bots Could Change the World. Can You Trust Them?

The New York Times – Business:
Siri, Google Search, online marketing and your child’s homework will never be the same. Then there’s the misinformation problem.