Stories
Disinformation on U.S.-Iran war takes over the internet
Bots, misleading images, AI-generated video, and even Google searches complicate reporting out of Iran.
Report: Meta's fact checking program failed to spot most disinformation
NewsGuard found 86 percent of sampled posts got past fact checking flags.
Voters beware: FBI warns of election disinformation videos
Here's your reminder to be wary of false election info.
Stephen King hits out at Elon Musk's 'pro-Trump disinformation' on X
"Remember, he has skin in the game."
By Sam Haysom
How do we navigate climate disinformation online?
From blatant greenwashing on TikTok to influencers spreading misinformation, it's tricky terrain.
Elon Musk's X will be investigated by EU for potentially breaking disinformation law
The investigation will also look into other content issues and 'deceptive design.'
By Matt Binder
Twitter / X: Elon Musk considers a petty move to escape EU disinformation scrutiny
Will X exit the EU?
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk’s X is under investigation for alleged disinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict
X was warned by EU officials about illegal content, hate speech, and disinformation spreading on the platform.
By Matt Binder
X CEO Yaccarino responds to Israel-Hamas disinformation — but only after coercion from the EU
Her response makes it clear that X is heavily dependent on user moderation
By Matt Binder
Israel-Hamas disinformation: What it is, how to fight it
Fake news, old photos, gameplay videos — online lies are skyrocketing in the wake of war. Stopping them depends on you.
By Chris Taylor
EU warns Elon Musk: Fix Twitter/X's disinformation problem or face penalties
Disinformation regarding the attacks in Israel and Palestine have proliferated the platform.
By Amanda Yeo
Threads backtracks flagging right-wing users for spreading disinformation
Regardless, right-wing Twitter users already hate Threads.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk pulls Twitter from EU Code against disinformation
An EU official warns Twitter that "you can run but you can't hide" after the move.
By Matt Binder
How a pregnant Ukrainian Instagram influencer was used in a Russian disinformation campaign
Russia's propaganda has no bounds.
By Matt Binder