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Feb 02 2024
Perspectives Blog
Misinformation Watch: Israel-Gaza Conflict
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas launched attacks against Israel that many media outlets referred to as “unprecedented” and “historic.” The devastating attacks caught Israel entirely off guard, killing over a thousand civilians, including over 260 at a music festival. The scale and severity of the attacks led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the country at war, and retaliate
Andy GorelMar 29 2024
News
Gov Noem Signs ‘Med Ed’ Bill to Combat Abortion Misinformation
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed a first-of-its-kind “Med Ed” bill this week designed to combat abortion misinformation and provide guidance to healthcare workers in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. The bill, HB 1224, was sponsored by state Reps. Taylor Rehfeldt, Jon Hansen, Oren Lesmeister, Sen. Erin Tobin, and 26 other lawmakers and establishes materials for medical
Breitbart NewsMar 19 2024
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Utah legislation aims to combat AI misinformation in political campaigns
ST. GEORGE — As the 2024 U.S. presidential election inches closer, experts are discussing the dangers posed by artificial intelligence and disinformation during elections. In Utah, legislation could mandate disclaimers when AI is used in political ads. The bill’s sponsors hope it’ll lead to increased voter awareness. Shana Broussard, a commissioner with the Federal Election Commission,
St George NewsApr 06 2024
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Anonymous users, trolls spreading misinformation rampant in online right-wing discussions
NEW YORK — The reposts and expressions of shock from public figures followed quickly after a user on the social platform X who uses a pseudonym claimed that a government website had revealed “skyrocketing” rates of voters registering without a photo ID in three states this year — two of them crucial to the presidential contest. “Extremely concerning,” X owner Elon Musk replied twice to the
The OregonianApr 02 2024
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DHS-tied ‘misinformation’ researcher personally advised Big Tech on content moderation
A left-wing researcher who chaired a since-dissolved Department of Homeland Security “misinformation” panel accused of facilitating censorship directly advised social media companies on content moderation policies, she testified to Congress behind closed doors.
Kate Starbird, a professor leading the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public to investigate “disinformation
Washington ExaminerFeb 29 2024
Perspectives Blog
Misinformation Watch: Does Immigration Lead to More Crime?
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center (Center) found that 57% of Americans believe that “the large number of migrants seeking to enter the country leads to more crime.” Broken down by party, the survey found that 85% of Republicans and 31% of Democrats believe this to be true.
Does immigration increase crime? Do people who are in the U.S. illegally really commit crimes
Isaiah AnthonyApr 09 2024
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R.I. official says GOP Senate candidate is spreading ‘misinformation’ about voter data
Morgan — one of two Republicans running for the seat held by Democratic US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse — posted a message on X on Thursday, saying, “Democrats wouldn’t work so hard to pervert our elections if they were confident the voters liked how they are running our state!” But Deputy Secretary of State Rob Rock is accusing Morgan of spreading “misinformation” about the Election
The Boston GlobeMar 23 2024
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'Absolutely not correct': Billings solar companies unite to stop the spread of misinformation
Yahoo NewsMar 21 2024
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Chris Christie Calls Out Phil Murphy School Funding Misinformation
TOMS RIVER, NJ—If you ask most people in rural suburban communities across New Jersey if their school districts are being properly funded, you’ll probably get an earful about cut programs, reductions in teachers, and possible school closures. While Governor Phil Murphy touts the success of S2 school funding that sends more New Jersey property tax revenue to underprivileged schools, those in
Shore News NetworkMar 20 2024
Fact Check
SciCheck Staffer Talks About Combatting Health Misinformation on Social Media
Kate Yandell, a SciCheck staff writer, appeared on the CBS News affiliate in Philadelphia to discuss the dangers of health misinformation on social media platforms.
Stephanie Stahl, a health reporter for CBS News Philadelphia, interviewed Yandell as part of the news station’s coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court arguments on March 18 in Murthy v. Missouri — a lawsuit brought by Republican
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