Rumors and Misinformation – Page 64

Combating Disinformation Wanes at Social Media Giants

As the companies have shed jobs recently, many teams assigned to combat false and misleading information have taken a hit.

By Steven Lee Myers and Nico Grant

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Influence Networks in Russia Misled European Users, TikTok Says

The covert and coordinated campaign was disclosed in a new report that also addressed misinformation, fake accounts and moderation struggles.

By Tiffany Hsu

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Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head

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.

By Steven Lee Myers

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Steve Bannon’s Podcast Is Top Misinformation Spreader, Study Says

A large podcast study found that Mr. Bannon’s “War Room” had more falsehoods and unsubstantiated claims than other political talk shows.

By Stuart A. Thompson