Rumors and Misinformation – Page 72

Ahead of Midterms, Disinformation Is Even More Intractable

Ahead of the midterm elections, the proliferation of alternative social media sites has helped cement false and misleading information as a defining feature of American politics.

By Steven Lee Myers and Sheera Frenkel

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The Rise of Salem Media, a Conservative Radio Juggernaut

Salem Media, which counts the conservative personalities Charlie Kirk and Sebastian Gorka among its radio hosts, has taken a pointed stance ahead of the midterm elections.

By Cecilia Kang and Tiffany Hsu

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Twitter and TikTok Lead in Amplifying Misinformation, Report Finds

A new analysis found that algorithms and some features of social media sites help false posts go viral.

By Steven Lee Myers

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Misinformation Swirls in Non-English Languages Ahead of Midterms

More multilingual fact-checking groups are pushing back against misleading translations, manipulated images and outright lies that jump platforms and cross borders.

By Tiffany Hsu