Musk’s X feeds monetization of wartime misinformation
By Daniel Funke and Anuj Chopra WASHINGTON, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - Influencers on X are monetizing misinformation about conflicts…
2 years ago
Misinformation
UN chief proposes code to tackle ‘grave’ misinformation
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- Alarm over advancements in artificial intelligence must not obscure the "grave" harm already being…
3 years ago
Trump indictment: Conspiracy theorists target familiar bogeyman
by Anuj Chopra Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has long been a bogeyman for…
3 years ago
Seeing is believing? Global scramble to tackle deepfakes
by Anuj Chopra with Saladin Salem in Berlin Agence France- Presse Washington, United States (AFP) -- Chatbots spouting falsehoods, face-swapping…
3 years ago
Vaccine misinformation spawns ‘pure blood’ movement
by Anuj Chopra and Marisha Goldhamer Agence France-Presse Washington, United States (AFP) -- Vaccine skeptics blocking transfusions for life-saving surgeries,…
3 years ago
US hoax trials spotlight misinformation profiteer
Washington, United States (AFP) by Anuj CHOPRA American radio host Alex Jones reaped millions spouting conspiracy-laden falsehoods that helped drive…
4 years ago
YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- YouTube announced Wednesday it would remove videos and some high-profile users that falsely claim…
5 years ago
YouTube suspends Sky News Australia channel
YouTube said Sunday it had barred Sky News Australia from uploading new content for one week, citing concerns about Covid-19…
5 years ago
Biden accuses Russia trying to disrupt 2022 elections
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused his Russian counterpart of seeking to disrupt the 2022 congressional elections by spreading…
5 years ago
Wikipedia unveils ‘code of conduct’ to stem misinformation
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Wikipedia on Tuesday unveiled a "universal code of conduct" aimed at stemming abuse, misinformation…
5 years ago
YouTube to remove Covid vaccine misinformation
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- YouTube said Wednesday it would take down content which contradicts expert consensus about Covid-19…
6 years ago
Singapore misinformation law challenged in court for first time
SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Singapore's controversial law against online misinformation was challenged in court for the first time on Thursday as…
6 years ago
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