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Robert Malone Spreads Falsehoods About Vaccines. He Also Says He Invented Some.
Dr. Robert Malone says he helped invent mRNA vaccines and has been wronged for decades. Now he’s spreading unfounded claims about the vaccines and the...
Surgeon General Seeks Covid Misinformation Data From Big Tech
Dr. Vivek Murthy also demanded information from the platforms about the major sources of Covid-19 misinformation. Companies have until May 2, 2022, to submit the...
Russia has been laying groundwork online for a ‘false flag’ operation, misinformation researchers say.
Several claims have circulated on social media, often after they are mentioned by Russian officials or news media.
Covid Test Misinformation Spikes Along With Spread of Omicron
The added demand for testing and the higher prevalence of breakthrough cases have created an “opportune moment” to exploit.
Facebook Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Account for 24 hours
Twitter permanently banned her account on Sunday after what the company said was her fifth “strike.”
Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Account
The social media service said the Republican congresswoman had violated its policy on coronavirus misinformation.
‘Q’ Has Been Quiet, but QAnon Lives On
With the absence of a leader, the movement has transformed into more of a “choose your own adventure” conspiracy theory.
How Cute Cats Help Spread Misinformation Online
A mainstay of the internet is regularly used to build audiences for people and organizations pushing false and misleading information.
How Cute Cats Help Spread Misinformation Online
A mainstay of the internet is regularly used to build audiences for people and organizations pushing false and misleading information.
Researchers say a coordinated misinformation campaign on Twitter backed Kenya’s president.
The research underscores how online platforms based in the United States still struggle to police inauthentic behavior abroad.