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Mar 13 2024
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Queerphobic misinformation has a tangible impact on Philadelphia - Philadelphia Gay News
Pennsylvania senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey recently rescinded support of funding for William Way LGBT Community Center after the organization was targeted by Libs of TikTok — a right-wing social media account that continually posts inaccurate, inflammatory and anti-LGBTQ+ content. In the post, Libs of TikTok claimed that a federal appropriations bill, which was set to be voted on,
Philadelphia Gay NewsMar 06 2024
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What fake images of Trump with Black voters tell us about AI disinformation
On Monday, a BBC investigation highlighted what it called an emerging disinformation trend in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign: fake, apparently AI-generated images purporting to show Donald Trump posing with Black people.
The story cited several images shared on X, Facebook and other platforms, suggesting they were aimed at influencing Black voters to support Trump. There was no
Washington PostMar 17 2024
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FRANK RICCI: Biden Admin’s ‘Misinformation’ Crackdown Faces Day Of Reckoning At SCOTUS
On March 18, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a landmark First Amendment case Murthy v. Missouri (formerly Missouri v. Biden). The crux of the case offers a compelling question: can the government utilize non-government entities to silence “millions” of Americans’ free speech on the basis of preventing “misinformation”? The plaintiffs — who include epidemiologists, consumer
The Daily CallerMar 22 2024
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England native in North Dakota urges against misinformation amid Princess Kate diagnosis
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – The world is reacting to Princess Kate’s announcement that she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis. Kate made the announcement in a video released by Kensington Palace on Friday. The news comes months after the 42-year-old Princess of Wales underwent surgery on her abdomen and amid months of speculation on her health and whereabouts. Silvia
KFYRMar 14 2024
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Committee Co-Chairs Focusing On Election Workers' Safety, Misinformation From AI
HARTFORD, CT – In an effort to secure Connecticut’s elections, Rep. Matt Blumenthal and Sen. Mae Flexer want to make sure election workers are safe and that the information provided to the public is accurate. That’s why the co-chairs of the Government Administration and Elections Committee are proposing two pieces of legislation, the first seeks to protect election workers by prohibiting
CT News JunkieMar 25 2024
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Man Wishes There Were A Radical Progressive Journalist Nearby To Tell Him Whether This Post Is Misinformation
ST PAUL, MO — A local man is feeling frustrated, as he has come upon an interesting post on the internet, and there are no radical progressive journalists nearby to tell him whether the post is misinformation or not. "This internet post is interesting, but alas, there are no militant lesbian feminist Communist members of the trusted media around to verify its accuracy! What will I ever do?"
Babylon Bee (Humor)Mar 19 2024
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Clinton Twp. officials urge residents to avoid ‘great deal of misinformation’ about blast
Clinton Township officials are telling residents not to buy into “a great deal misinformation” concerning the deadly fire and series of explosions that took place earlier this month at a vape supplier shop. Speaking before the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night in front of a full room of residents, township Supervisor Bob Cannon urged the public to be patient as federal, state, and
Macomb DailyMar 19 2024
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Social media accounts use AI-generated audio to push 2024 election misinformation
A recent social media post made what appeared to be a surprising announcement about the 2024 presidential race. "Breaking news: Donald Trump has declared that he is pulling out of the run for president," the narrator said in a Feb. 22 TikTok video, which was viewed more than 161,000 times before TikTok removed it from the platform. Of course, Trump hasn’t dropped out of the 2024 race. As of
Austin American-StatesmanFeb 05 2024
Perspectives Blog
Misinformation Watch: Did Slavery Cause the Civil War?
Many Americans have conflicting opinions on the main cause of the American Civil War, which can fuel misleading narratives on the issue.
These contrasting viewpoints can be sorted into two basic camps: those who believe a desire for strengthened states' rights caused the Civil War, and those who believe the war was started solely — or most centrally — in defense of slavery. One 2023
AllSides StaffMar 18 2024
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Ahead of 2024 election, Benson and local officials discuss voting changes and misinformation • Michigan Advance
“The next eight months are going to define the future of our country,” Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said on Friday in Detroit. “And the actions we take in the next eight months will define not just the future of our country, but in my view, the strength of our democracy moving forward,” Benson continued, noting that the work to expand voting access in Michigan could serve as a
Michigan Advance