Misinformation

RFK Jr.'s claim that those diagnosed with autism will "never go on a date" was quickly debunked by fans of the Netflix series, Love on the Spectrum.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incited backlash after questioning why autism is "only happening in young people" during a televised news briefing.

Dr. Peter Marks criticized RFK Jr. for giving what he called "false hope" to families by claiming that the cause of autism will be identified by September.

Sam Harris critiqued The Joe Rogan Experience, accusing the podcast of contributing to a "politically shattered" society by giving misinformation a platform.

Dr. Peter Marks announced his resignation from the FDA, citing frustration over the growing influence of vaccine misinformation under HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has named its own creator as a "Top Misinformation Spreader," despite alleged attempts to censor it.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, determined that over half of his posts on X are false or misleading—yet most of his political falsehoods go unchecked.

A viral YouTube channel that claimed to document shocking true crime cases was actually fabricating invented stories using artificial intelligence.

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has responded to a conservative influencer alleging that Omar's net worth is $83 million, shutting down rumors circulating social media about her income.

Trump signed a settlement with Meta Platforms Wednesday, resolving the 2021 lawsuit he filed after the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified, through a statement, its policy of avoiding immigration enforcement at protected areas during emergencies

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemns the spread of misinformation complicating efforts to combat the deadly Los Angeles wildfires during a briefing with President Biden.

Claims that LA's Mayor cut the fire department budget by millions—inspiring widespread outrage and condemnation as wildfires ravage the city—has been debunked.

Over 1,400 Latino-led public WhatsApp groups spread political and war-related disinformation, reaching 3.4 million Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking U.S. users.

President-elect Donald Trump claimed Monday during a press conference that he won young voters by 34 points, despite election data telling a different story.

Steven Bartlett, host of the "Diary of a CEO," pivoted to more health-focused episodes in 2023 and has watched his viewership increase ever since.

The decision to close the complex in Aurora is attributed to a broader lack of property management by the property's owners

Immigration Hub's political arm looks to fight "against the extreme right's anti-immigrant, anti-democratic narratives", according to its Executive Director

A misinformation expert accused of using misinformation in his defense of an anti-misinformation law has claimed that AI is to blame for the mistake.

A major survey reveals Spanish-language social media users face higher risks of misinformation exposure, with implications for the 2024 U.S. elections.

Misinformation expert Jeff Hancock is accused of citing fake sources while supporting a new anti-misinformation law in Minnesota.

Local advocates report that scores of Haitians have fled the city in recent days

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has seemingly turned on its creator after it answered its owner as the source of most misinformation on the platform.

A British newspaper has informed its audience that it will no longer have a presence on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) due to other content the platform has been used to promote.

Since taking over Twitter, now known as X, Elon Musk -- who may join Trump's cabinet -- has amplified rather than curbed misinformation.

Officials have condemned the spread of misinformation aimed at swaying voters in crucial battleground states.

One video claimed the FBI had issued a directive for voters to "vote remotely" due to a terror threat

Musk's contest, intended to support Trump, draws allegations of fraud as winners are reportedly chosen based on political effectiveness rather than randomly.

The move highlights tech companies' efforts to combat the widespread spread of misinformation, as experienced during the last presidential election. However, Meta did not disclose the specific date on which it will lift the restriction.

The study tested five major AI models, with Meta's Llama 3 performing the worst