Instagram to label fake news as ‘False Information’
The new policy is aimed at protecting ‘the democratic process’ ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
On Oct 23, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Network of fake news sites in Michigan appears to be right-wing propaganda effort
Researchers said the Michigan news websites appear to mimic a strategy used by the European far-right.
On Oct 23, 2019 by David Gilmour
Poll: Americans are wary of news seen on social media
Americans across the aisle are worried about one-sided and inaccurate news.
On Oct 2, 2019 by Esther Bell
Facebook used secret tools to monitor memes about the company
Facebook tracked memes that called Mark Zuckerberg an alien.
On Jul 8, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Americans believe fake news is a bigger problem than racism
Hmmm.
On Jun 8, 2019 by Claire Goforth
Instagram will demote ‘inappropriate’ content
Violent, spammy or sexually suggestive content may no longer appear on Instagram’s Explore tab.
On Apr 11, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Report: Your Facebook feed is still ripe with fake news
People are back on Facebook. But misinformation is again on the rise.
On Mar 19, 2019 by Stephanie Fillion
New website will endlessly generate fake faces thanks to AI
The creator hopes to bring public awareness to power of AI.
On Feb 15, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Cameraman attacked at Trump rally by man yelling ‘f*ck the media’
MAGA hats are in the news again.
On Feb 12, 2019 by David Covucci
Mysterious Washington Post parody predicts Trump’s resignation (updated)
The Post is not pleased.
On Jan 16, 2019 by Claire Goforth
How ‘hyperlocal’ news app Patch is trying to regain trust in media
Trust in media is declining. This app wants to do something about it.
On Dec 26, 2018 by Alexis Tatum
Air Force vet who created a GoFundMe for the border wall cashed in on fake news
Brian Kolfage’s GoFundMe has been wildly successful.
On Dec 22, 2018 by Ellen Ioanes
‘We’re All Gonna Die’ Ep. 65: Meet the man who tricked the world into sharing fake news
Jonathan Hook of The Fake News Generator joins us.
On Sep 24, 2018 by Ellen Ioanes
This fake news generator is a head-turning troll machine
This coder says he’s fighting fake news—by making fake news.
On Sep 20, 2018 by Sunny Kim
YouTube finally cracks down on conspiracy videos and fake news
Get ready for big changes.
On Jul 10, 2018 by Chris Illuminati
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