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26th January 2025
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Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute Sparks Misinformation Online
At Donald Trumps presidential inauguration, Elon Musk thanked the crowd and made a straightarm gesture twice, igniting debate about its meaning. Social media users spread misinformation targeting Musk, leading him to respond by disseminating false in
TikTok Denies Sale of U.S. Operations to Elon Musk
Renowned media outlets, including Bloomberg, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal, reported that Chinese officials initiated preliminary discussions about possibly selling TikToks U.S. operations to billionaire Elon Musk. However, TikTok dismissed the reports, calling the claims pure fiction. U.S. Supre
16th January 2025
The AI-Driven Misinformation About Los Angeles Fires
Videos created with artificial intelligence are being shared widely on social media after the wildfires in Los Angeles. While authentic images that accurately represent the situation are just as terrifying as those generated by AI, misleading videos circulate widely and can have misleading effects.
13th January 2025
As California Wildfires Spread, Trump Targets Democratic Officials With False Claims
As wildfires sweep through Southern California, Presidentelect Donald Trump criticized state leaders and demanded the resignation of California Governor Gavin Newsom in multiple Truth Social posts this week. Trump claimed that city officials failed to properly prepare for such disasters, intensifyin
13th January 2025
Apple Urged to Drop AI Feature Over False News Alerts
Apple faces growing pressure to remove its AI feature, which has inaccurately summarized breaking news notifications on its latest devices and, in some cases, created false claims. The BBC raised concerns with Apple in December after the feature misrepresented its reporting. Apple Intelligence Featu
12th January 2025
Gamifying the Fight Against Misinformation: How Online Games are Teaching Players to Spot Fake News
In May 2024, the U.S. State Departments Global Engagement Center GEC issued a request for proposals, offering 1 million to develop a game on a sandbox platform like Fortnite or Roblox. The goal is to create an engaging experience that builds cognitive resilience against disinformation and propaganda
11th January 2025
New Orleans Attack Fuels Misinformation Against Migrants
A 42yearold drove a Ford pickup truck into a crowd of people in New Orleans, killing 14 and injuring 30 on Jan. 1. The New Years Day attack is being investigated as an act of terror inspired by the Islamic State group, or ISIS. Like many incidents, the attack fueled a surge of misinformation online.
9th January 2025
Meta Replaces Fact-Checkers with Community Notes Amid Backlash from Experts and Politicians
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, announced that Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will no longer use independent factcheckers. Instead, Metas platforms will adopt Xstyle community notes after criticism from conservatives as Presidentelect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Meta Ends ThirdPart
9th January 2025
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