![]() | YouTube bans German channel that spread coronavirus misinformationGoogle said Friday that a YouTube channel known as KenFM was no longer available and that the person operating it would not be allowed to start another. |
![]() | Does social media use increase belief in coronavirus misinformation?A study has found an amplification effect from social media users who were particularly worried about the coronavirus. |
![]() | Facebook's long and halting fight against misinformationHere are some of its biggest steps and missteps it's taken in the fight against misinformation since 2016. |
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![]() | Facebook moves to target misinformation ahead of US presidential electionFacebook and other social media companies are being scrutinized over how they handle misinformation, given issues with President Donald Trump and other candidates posting false information. |
![]() | Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US electionFacebook continues to face widespread criticism around how it handles misinformation around elections and other matters. |
![]() | Kanye West is one of the greatest characters of our zeitgeist, says Jim CarreyCarrey opened up about his admiration for West in an episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher" where he spoke about his sem-autobiographical new book. |
![]() | UN recognises Malayali researcher's fight against COVID-19 misinformationThe Sweden-based clinical neuroscientist and researcher was recognised for her tireless efforts to counter the spread of fake news. |
![]() | Facebook civil rights audit: 'Serious setbacks' mar progressMore than 900 companies have joined an advertising boycott of Facebook to protest its handling of hate speech and misinformation. |
![]() | Civil rights groups denounce Facebook over hate speechLast month, Facebook announced it would begin labeling rule-breaking posts — even from politicians — going forward. |
![]() | Retired IAS officer Surya Pratap Singh booked in Uttar Pradesh for spreading misinformationThe complainant mentioned in the FIR that the former bureaucrat had posted some content, which is inaccurate and insulting to the government. |
![]() | IIIT-Delhi's 'WashKaro' app fact-checking fake news on COVID-19It is targeted at the layman and the daily updated content is delivered in Hindi as bite-sized audios for those who may not be able to read. |
![]() | Facebook to reveal national origin of popular posts to curb spread of political misinformationThe labels, the company says, will help people 'gauge the reliability and authenticity' of what they see. |
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