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Misinformation
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The Guardiantechnology3 days ago
MIT Study Finds Over-Reliance on Chatbots Reduces Independent Misinformation Detection
A four-week experiment with 67 participants showed that AI assistance improved immediate accuracy but reduced unassisted performance by 15.3 percent after four weeks. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology research tracked headline and image verification tasks using a GPT-4o c…
yourtango.comtechnology6 days ago
Study Finds Misinformation Rose Fourfold in Local Facebook Groups During Campaign
A think tank report documented a jump in false posts shared in local Facebook groups during a by-election campaign. The share of misinformation rose from 4 percent to 16 percent after the contest was called.
rediff.comworld7 days ago
Fake Document Claiming Museveni Ordered Citizenship Checks Circulates Before Being Labeled Fake by Presidential Office
A document dated 28 May 2026 and bearing presidential letterhead was shared on Facebook and other platforms. Presidential aides stated it is not authentic.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology7 days ago
Fake AI-generated social media posts target AFL players and clubs
Facebook pages are posting fabricated videos and stories about Australian Football League figures. The content often includes false claims about players, coaches, and their families. Multiple clubs have reported the material to Meta.
The Guardianscience8 days ago
Poll: 40% of NHS Staff Encounter Patient Questions on Supplements Weekly
A YouGov poll for the World Cancer Research Fund shows two in five frontline health workers encounter misleading supplement claims at least weekly, with nurses and midwives reporting the issue at 53%.
rte.ieworld10 days ago
DR Congo Reports 676 Ebola Cases and 136 Deaths as Misinformation Spreads
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded 676 confirmed Ebola infections and 136 deaths since the outbreak began on 15 May in Ituri province. The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency, while Africa CDC reported the outbrea…
citizen.co.zascience17 days ago
Albania Approves $1.6 Billion Coastal Resort on Former Military Base
Demonstrations entered a fourth day against a luxury resort project on the island of Sazan and nearby wetlands. Viral videos circulating online misrepresent earlier events as current protests.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld26 days ago
Study Finds Five Social Media Posts Can Form Stable Opinions
A peer-reviewed study published Tuesday in Information Systems Research reports that people begin forming lasting opinions on unfamiliar topics after viewing roughly five social media posts. Researchers observed that repeated exposure outweighed accuracy checks during early opini…
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ai33 days ago
Electoral Commission Seeks New Rules on AI Chatbot Misinformation
The Electoral Commission called for new legal controls after a Demos study found AI tools gave inaccurate election information in 34 percent of responses. The findings come after the May Holyrood election in Scotland.
France 24technology40 days ago
Nine Hantavirus Cases Confirmed on Dutch Cruise Ship MV Hondius
An outbreak of hantavirus on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius has produced nine confirmed cases since it was reported to the World Health Organization earlier in May 2026. Social media users have revived conspiracy theories linking the virus to Covid-19 vaccines, Bill Gat…
gizmodo.comscience41 days ago
Cancer Patients Increased Use of Ivermectin After Mel Gibson Podcast Appearance
Prescriptions for ivermectin and fenbendazole rose sharply in the months after Mel Gibson told Joe Rogan that the drugs had cured Stage 4 cancer in three of his friends. A study published in JAMA Network Open found the rate of prescriptions among cancer patients more than doubled…
thehindu.comworld41 days ago
Indonesia Sees Rise in Parents Rejecting Measles Vaccines
A growing number of parents in Indonesia are choosing not to vaccinate their infants against measles, according to an AFP report. The country, the world's fourth most populous, is experiencing a measles surge even as the government works to contain the public health situation. Mi…
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bgr.inworld43 days ago
Malaysia Studies Actions Against Meta Over Fake Accounts Involving Malay Rulers
Malaysia is examining possible measures against Meta for not sufficiently addressing fake accounts related to the country's Malay rulers. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is reviewing options following a report by national news agency Bernama. The developm…
tass.comworld44 days ago
Three Die in Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise
Health officials have confirmed eight cases of Andes hantavirus tied to an expedition cruise aboard the MV Hondius, with three deaths reported. The World Health Organization assesses the broader public health risk as low. An epidemiologist highlighted rapid spread of misinformati…
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nationalpost.compolitics45 days ago
Elections Canada Chief Says Proposed Bill Does Not Fully Address Misinformation Undermining Voter Trust
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault told a House of Commons committee that Bill C-25 does not explicitly cover the publication of inaccurate information intended to undermine trust in the electoral process or its results. The bill, tabled in late March, would make it an off…
thequint.comworld46 days ago
Viral Image Claiming Kenya's Fred Matiang'i Slept During Citizen TV Interview Is Altered, Fact-Check Finds
A viral screenshot claiming to show presidential aspirant Fred Matiang'i asleep during a live Citizen TV interview in April 2026 was altered from the original, Africa Check reported. The original image and full YouTube video confirm his eyes were open at the 9:18 pm timestamp.
thenation.compolitics47 days ago
YouTube Videos Claim De Lima Gave Script to Witness in Duterte Impeachment Probe, Fact-Checked as False
Misleading YouTube videos claimed Philippine lawmaker Leila de Lima gave a script to Ramil Madriaga, a witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment hearings. De Lima denied any involvement in drafting or altering Madriaga's affidavit, which he prepared before their meetin…
citizen.co.zaworld49 days ago
Video Claims Romualdez Released USB Evidence Against Marcos, But No Confirmation Exists
A video posted on April 24, 2026, falsely alleged that former House speaker Martin Romualdez released evidence against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Rappler reported the video garnered 221,000 views by May 4, 2026. The claim stems from a misinterpretation of Romualdez…
app.buzzsumo.comai55 days ago
Researchers Create Fictional Illness; Chatbots Diagnose It as Real in Nature Study
Two preprints about a fictional illness called bixonimania were taken down from the Preprints.org server on 10 April. Popular chatbots had been diagnosing users with the made-up condition based on common eye symptoms over the past 18 months. The illness was created by a researche…
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld60 days ago
Social Media Post Questions Iran's Executions of Eight Women
A social media post has raised skepticism about circulated images of eight Iranian women allegedly facing imminent execution. It challenges the basis for these claims and questions assertions of their heroic rescue, calling for evidentiary support. The post emphasizes the need fo…
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Iranian Air Defense Drill Causes Sounds of Explosions Across Country
Sounds of explosions reported across Iran were the result of an air defense drill, according to local channels. Initial unconfirmed claims suggested possible joint U.S.-Israeli strikes or fighter jets in the air. These reports have been assessed as non-credible or false.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics71 days ago
Israeli Officials Condemn South Korean President's Remark on Holocaust and Video
Israeli officials have condemned a South Korean president's statement referencing the Holocaust in connection with a 2024 video. The video was falsely alleged to show Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian boy. The remark was described as unacceptable by the officials.
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Misinformation on Contraception Spreads on Social Media Amid User Complaints
Social media platforms have seen an increase in misinformation about contraception methods. This content coexists with posts from women expressing frustrations over side effects. Sex educators have noted the challenge in countering these trends.
thecanary.coworld71 days ago
Social Media Content Influences Doubts About Hormonal Contraception Among Women
Women in their 20s report encountering social media posts that question the safety of hormonal contraception, leading some to delay or doubt their choices. Sex educators and medical professionals note a mix of personal side effect experiences and misinformation in these discussio…
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Common Tax Misconceptions for Young Taxpayers Ahead of April 15 Deadline
Young taxpayers face various online resources for filing taxes as the April 15 deadline approaches. Experts highlight misinformation on deductions for creators, AI use, filing requirements, and new tax rules. Accurate filing can help secure refunds and credits available under cur…
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Researchers Demonstrate Creation of Fictional Medical Condition Using AI and Preprints
Researchers have shown how posting preprints about a nonexistent disease called Bixonimania can lead AI systems to recognize and describe it as real. The experiment highlights AI's reliance on online sources for medical information. This raises questions about the accuracy of AI-…
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