Tag: misinformation
False narratives on climate undermine action, global review finds
A global study finds climate misinformation delays action, erodes trust, and threatens efforts to combat the worsening crisis
Fake disaster forecast in Japan fuels panic, exposes risks of online...
A viral rumor predicting a July 5 disaster in Japan has triggered travel cancellations, exposing the global impact of online misinformation
TikTok a hotbed of US election misinformation, analysts say
Posts spreading unfounded claims of voter fraud, falsehoods and misleading videos have found a home on the immensely popular app
Fight fire with fire
From the Latin word "ardere," meaning to burn, arson is the act of setting something on fire for an evil purpose
Misinformation shrouds Philippine martial law era horrors
In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of martial law, pro-Marcos posts have flooded Facebook and TikTok with false and misleading claims
Marcos heir wins Philippine election misinformation race, says report
False and misleading claims have flooded Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter in the lead-up to the May 9 polls
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