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‘Zombie Deer Virus’ Posts Spread on Myanmar Social Media. They Aren’t True (Obviously).
If you’ve seen a certain hit Korean movie about zombies this story might be familiar to you.
Free-Market Capitalism Is at the Root of So Many Conspiracy Theories
We spoke to Marcus Gilroy-Ware, author of a new book that examines how we're always being conspired against –
Homeland Security Funded This Game About Destabilizing a Small U.S. Town
Researchers want players to utterly wreck the idyllic town of Harmony Square so they can understand how misinformation works and how to spot it.
Facebook Has Always Been Right-Wing Media
Conservative news thrives on Facebook because the incentives Facebook values align with those pioneered by conservative media.
Facebook Spread the Myth That Touching Fentanyl Makes You Overdose, Study Finds
There are real-world consequences to misleading stories about the powerful opiate.
Meet the Press Freedom Trailblazer Taking On Thailand’s Rising Misinformation Problem
As misinformation permeates the region, prominent media-rights activist Supinya Klangnarong says a concerted effort is needed to fight the rising problem.
How These Two Filipino Millennials Are Fighting Online Misinformation Offline
Journalists Raisa Serafica and Vernise Tantuco are at the frontlines of the Philippines’ disinformation problem every day. Here’s why they’re taking the online problem, offline.
Why Are People Freaking Out About the Annabelle Doll Escaping?
Perfect. Twitter going crazy about the world’s most notorious doll escaping an occult museum is just what this cursed year needed.
India’s Coronavirus-Linked Suicides Prove Misinformation Can Be Fatal
COVID-19 patients are dying by suicide, but so are those who have not gotten tested or those whose results were negative. Here's one of the reasons why.
Fake News About Mark Zuckerberg Goes Viral After Anti-Fact Checking Comments
After Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg disagreed with Twitter's decision to fact check the president, misinformation about him was shared widely on the internet, including his own platform.
Are Fake News and Misinformation Affecting India’s Fight Against Coronavirus? An Expert Explains
"Today, people like you and me may laugh off the 'theory' about banging plates creating vibrations that will destroy the virus, but there are people who actually believe it."
WhatsApp Is Trying Harder to Fix Its Misinformation Problem
The introduction of a new limit has led to a 70 percent drop in the forwarding of viral messages around the globe.