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World Aug 5, 2022

Jury finds Alex Jones must pay $4.1 million for Sandy Hook hoax claims

by Jack Queen

The amount fell far short of the millions of dollars in compensatory damages that had been sought by the plaintiffs.

COVID-19 misinformation bolsters anti-vaccine movement

World / Science & Health Jul 4, 2022

COVID-19 misinformation bolsters anti-vaccine movement

Politicization of COVID-19 shots has bolstered the anti-vaccine movement, contributing to the decline in routine immunizations for measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.

Google, Facebook and Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk EU fines, document says

Business / Tech Jun 14, 2022

Google, Facebook and Twitter to tackle deepfakes or risk EU fines, document says

by Foo Yun Chee

The updated code of practice on disinformation spells out examples of manipulative behavior such as deepfakes and fake accounts that the signatories will have to tackle.

'Protect the truth': A Marcos return in Philippines triggers fear for history

Asia Pacific May 28, 2022

'Protect the truth': A Marcos return in Philippines triggers fear for history

by Karen Lema

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s presidency, set to begin on June 30, has many people worried about losing access to books and other accounts of his father's rule.

Conspiracy theories claiming that U.S. let loose monkeypox swirl in China

World May 23, 2022

Conspiracy theories claiming that U.S. let loose monkeypox swirl in China

by Linda Lew

While Chinese state media has refrained from accusing the U.S. of intentionally spreading monkeypox — an accusation it made about COVID-19 — many social media users haven’t held back.

The war in Ukraine, as seen on Russian TV

World May 12, 2022

The war in Ukraine, as seen on Russian TV

by Stuart A. Thompson

To Western audiences, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has unfolded as a series of brutal attacks punctuated by strategic blunders. But in Russia, those events were spun as positives.

Will users be left to fight trolls and misinformation on Twitter under Musk?

Business / Tech Apr 26, 2022

Will users be left to fight trolls and misinformation on Twitter under Musk?

Analysts and activists are concerned that the site will be capriciously ruled by the world's richest man, with more focus on attention and profit than on promoting healthy conversations.

Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election

Asia Pacific Apr 21, 2022

Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election

by Rina Chandran and Manuel Mogato

Misinformation campaigns are a thriving, and fact checkers can only catch the falsehoods once they're already in circulation.

Propaganda around Russian invasion of Ukraine reveals failings in Meta's moderation

Business / Tech Apr 12, 2022

Propaganda around Russian invasion of Ukraine reveals failings in Meta's moderation

by Katie Paul and Munsif Vengattil

The social media giant's content policies and enforcement mechanisms have enabled pro-Russian propaganda, according to those that moderate its services.

'TikTok is having a bad war,' say disinformation experts

World Apr 7, 2022

'TikTok is having a bad war,' say disinformation experts

Some say the very nature of TikTok makes it problematic when subject matter becomes more serious than funny skits and dance routines.

Eight years after Maidan Revolution, Ukraine better equipped for information war with Russia

World Apr 5, 2022

Eight years after Maidan Revolution, Ukraine better equipped for information war with Russia

by Elizabeth Piper

A vanguard of volunteers are fighting Russian propaganda, which for years had spread inside Ukraine and beyond.

As Japan looks to possible fourth COVID shots, hesitancy and disinformation linger

National | FOCUS Mar 31, 2022

As Japan looks to possible fourth COVID shots, hesitancy and disinformation linger

by Osamu Tsukimori

Almost 80% of people in Japan have received at least two COVID-19 doses, but that doesn’t mean all are planning to get additional shots.

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