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YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

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.

By Nico Grant

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Twitter’s Advertisers Pull Back as Layoffs Sweep Through Company

Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, acknowledged that ad spending on the platform had slumped. He blamed the drop on pressure from activists.

By Tiffany Hsu

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On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game

Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.

By Sheera Frenkel

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Worries Grow That TikTok Is New Home for Manipulated Video and Photos

Misleading edits, fake news stories and deepfake images of politicians are starting to warp reality on the popular video platform.

By Tiffany Hsu