#misinformation

California Governor Gavin Newsom was falsely accused of racism by conservative figures who amplified a misleadingly edited clip. The incident reveals how the populist right has adopted the tactics it once criticized.

Anti-vaccine advocate Del Bigtree wants his children to contract polio and measles. Inside the dangerous philosophy driving America's pro-infection movement.

Ars Technica admits to publishing fabricated AI-generated quotes as real source statements. A wake-up call for journalism's AI adoption standards.

RFK Jr. and Trump's health appointees are promoting meat-only diets while dismissing vegetables. What happens when government authority contradicts scientific consensus?

As contraceptive access expands, social media influencers spread fear about hormonal birth control. Why are women caught between medical progress and cultural backlash?

A false narrative linking Jeffrey Epstein to the 2008 financial crisis is spreading online. Here's how economic misinformation spreads and why it matters for today's markets.

University of Iowa study shows both text warnings and interactive games help people spot AI-generated political content, but questions remain about long-term effectiveness

A 23-year-old right-wing YouTuber's viral video led to federal immigration raids and frozen childcare funding. The case reveals social media's growing influence on government policy.

The US government now uses AI to edit public content, and new research shows people remain influenced by deepfakes even when told they're fake. As truth-verification tools fail, how do we navigate this new reality?

The Alex Pretti case reveals how political convenience drives people to deny inconvenient truths, even when evidence is clear. A dangerous trend for democracy.

How a 23-year-old YouTuber's false claims led to federal occupation of Minneapolis and two civilian deaths, exposing the deadly consequences of algorithmic misinformation.

Influencer Nick Shirley's 40-minute video alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota has reached the Vice President's attention despite limited evidence. Explore the implications of viral misinformation.