Since Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter, some of its users have migrated to Mastodon, an alternative social platform.
Category: Rumors and Misinformation
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What Is Mastodon and Why Are People Leaving Twitter for It?
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Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms
The New York Times – Business:Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.
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YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say
The New York Times – Business:The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.
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YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say
The New York Times – Business:The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.
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Twitter’s Advertisers Pull Back as Layoffs Sweep Through Company
The New York Times – Business:Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, acknowledged that ad spending on the platform had slumped. He blamed the drop on pressure from activists.
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On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game
The New York Times – Business:Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.
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Worries Grow That TikTok Is New Home for Manipulated Video and Photos
The New York Times – Business:Misleading edits, fake news stories and deepfake images of politicians are starting to warp reality on the popular video platform.
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Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections
The New York Times – Business:Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
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5 Unfounded Claims About Voting in the Midterm Elections
The New York Times – Business:Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
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Truth Social’s Influence Grows Despite Its Business Problems
The New York Times – Business:The right-wing social network faces two federal investigations and an uncertain financial future. But it has still managed to outpace its rivals.
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Midterm Disinformation Has Taken Over Pennsylvania
The New York Times – Business:One state’s experience underscores how pervasive false and misleading information has become in the country’s electoral process, online and off.
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Kyrie Irving Defends Antisemitic Movie and Conspiracy Theory
The New York Times – Sports:Irving, the Nets guard, is facing backlash, but said he was “not going to stand down on anything I believe in.”