Tiffany Hsu
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Falsehoods Follow Close Behind This Summer’s Natural Disasters
Misattributed videos, recycled lies and warped fears are fueling unfounded claims about the recent record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires.
Falsehoods Follow Close Behind This Summer’s Natural Disasters
Misattributed videos, recycled lies and warped fears are fueling unfounded claims about the recent record-breaking heat, floods and wildfires.
When A.I. Lies About You, There’s Little Recourse
People have little protection or recourse when the technology creates and spreads falsehoods about them.
A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isn’t Even the Weirdest Part
The Denver airport is a magnet for conspiracy theories — and a case study in the line between mass delusion and fun.
What Next for Dominion After Its $787.5 Million Fox Settlement
The election technology company has several more defamation lawsuits pending against public figures and news outlets.
Dominion Voting Systems: What to Know About the Company Suing Fox
Dominion, which is owned by a New York private equity firm, has accused the news network of spreading false narratives about its election technology.
Misinformation Defense Worked in 2020, Up to a Point, Study Finds
Nearly 68 million Americans still visited untrustworthy websites 1.5 billion times in a month, according to Stanford researchers, causing concerns for 2024.
Johnson & Johnson Reaches $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement
The company faces a flood of lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer. The proposed settlement requires approval by a bankruptcy court, but has the...
Carlos Moreno Wanted to Improve Cities. Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for Him.
Researchers like Carlos Moreno, the professor behind a popular urban planning concept, are struggling with conspiracy theories and death threats.
Have You Noticed More Bad Ads Online? We Want to See Them.
Irrelevant, repetitive and misleading ads are swamping social platforms. Tell us about your experiences.