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Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.

One state’s experience underscores how pervasive false and misleading information has become in the country’s electoral process, online and off.

A new analysis found that algorithms and some features of social media sites help false posts go viral.

The parent of Facebook and Instagram said that it had taken down what was the first targeted Chinese campaign to interfere in U.S. politics and...

The report, by New York University’s Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, argues that the companies fuel false conspiracies about election fraud despite promises...

Without providing evidence, the Kremlin is pressing allegations that the U.S. operates labs in Ukraine and beyond. This week, it has called an investigative session...

Weighing into the fierce national debate over Covid-19 prevention and treatments, the state would be the first to try a legal remedy for vaccine disinformation.

A survey by election researchers argues that efforts to confuse or scare away prospective voters disproportionately target minority groups in battleground states.

A survey by election researchers argues that efforts to confuse or scare away prospective voters disproportionately target minority groups in battleground states.

They say that Elon Musk’s promises could bring back some of the worst aspects of the service. But he won’t be without some constraints.