Misinformation

Our 10 responsibilities as journalists covering a war on information - comment

Journalism can also function as a platform for advocating social change by highlighting underreported issues, amplifying marginalized voices, and pressuring for policy reform.

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 ‘ALGORITHMS CREATE echo chambers.’

The fine line between truth and misinformation: What to know before you hit ‘share’

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The new battleground: How Oct. 7 set a new standard, challenges for the media - opinion

 A new AI-powered chatbot called SWUBOT, was developed by the nonprofit organization StandWithUs and is intended to serve students, educators, and community advocates around the world.

New AI assistant launched to fight online antisemitism and misinformation


False victory: Why Hamas sells the illusion of triumph as Gaza lies in ruin - opinion

Hamas continues to sell the illusion of triumph, hoping the world will look past the devastation they have wrought. Don’t be fooled.

 FREED PALESTINIAN prisoners celebrate after their release by Israel as part of the hostage deal, in Khan Yunis, on February 1, 2025.

Wiki bans: Eight editors barred in Israeli-Palestinian edit wars

Of the editors banned from the topic area by the Arbitration Committee, six are from the pro-Palestinian camp and two from the pro-Israel camp.

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Exaggeration and embellishment: Study shows user language distorts ChatGPT information

The results show that ChatGPT provides higher casualty figures when asked in the language of the attacked group.

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US seizes over 30 websites used in massive Russian 'Doppelganger' disinformation campaign

The US Justice Department accused First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko of using the domains to spread Russian government propaganda covertly.

 Attorney General Merrick B. Garland looks over at Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin as he speaks about the prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine committed by Russian forces during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. on April 17, 2023.

Safeguarding global democracy against Iran's machinations - opinion

Iran's regime is actively disrupting the US presidential election process through cyber operations and misinformation to sway outcomes and undermine democracy.

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump attends a campaign rally in North Carolina, last week. The regime in Tehran is particularly alarmed at the prospect of Trump’s return to the White House, says the writer.

Lebanon, Hezbollah run from responsibility for Majdal Shams massacre - analysis

In a rare move, Hezbollah and Lebanese officials deny involvement in the Majdal Shams child massacre, spreading misinformation to avoid backlash as evidence mounts against them.

The scene at the soccer field where a rocket crashed in Majdal Shams, July 27, 2024.

Today's antisemitism could be more dangerous than ever - opinion

Despite the grim times, there is room for hesitant optimism.

 PROTESTERS GATHER behind barricades to protect an encampment in support of Palestinians in Gaza, at the University of Washington in Seattle, this week, as a pro-Israel rally march took place nearby.

People are more likely to avoid the news as concerns on misinformation grow, study finds

The study found that politically conservative people were less likely to engage with news at all when concerns over misinformation arose

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Combating misinformation: Safeguarding families amid crisis - opinion

Tragically, we all know that eventually, the information will emerge. But that information must be allowed to be shared only once it has been properly vetted and delivered.

People are silhouetted as they pose with mobile devices in front of a screen projected with a Facebook logo, in this picture illustration taken in Zenica October 29, 2014.

Fake sexually explicit online images of Taylor Swift alarm White House

Fake sexually explicit images of Swift proliferated across social media this week, including one image shared on X, formerly Twitter.

 Singer Taylor Swift poses for a selfie with fans as she arrives to speak at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 9, 2022.

The social media battlefront of the Israel-Hamas War - opinion

Social media is where more and more people are turning for their news. Unfortunately, these feeds are notorious for hosting an abundance of misinformation and false narratives.

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