All discussions filtered by tag "disinformation"
AI Voice Cloning Crisis Explained
AI voice cloning raises concerns as it is misused for far-right propaganda, highlighting risks to trust and democracy.
MAGA's Lie About New Orleans Attack
Trump and MAGA leaders falsely linked a New Orleans attack to immigration, despite the attacker being a U.S. citizen.
Disinformation Panic: A Crumbling Narrative
Misinformation's impact on elections is questioned, as voters weren't merely influenced by social media, challenging the disinformation narrative.
Treasury Sanctions Iran, Russia Entities
Treasury sanctions Iranian and Russian entities for attempting to interfere in the U.S. 2024 election through disinformation campaigns.
Roberts Defends Judiciary Independence Threats
Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence amid rising threats, violence, and disinformation targeting judges.
US Sanctions Target Russian, Iranian Groups
US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups for disinformation campaigns targeting American voters ahead of upcoming elections.
Restoring Civics Education Importance
Trump's education agenda faces criticism as it seeks to dismantle public education and civics awareness among voters.
Democrats Require Fresh Communication Strategies
Democrats struggle to connect with voters, needing new strategies and mediums in an evolving media landscape.
Reporters Without Borders Sues X
Reporters Without Borders sues X for complicity in spreading disinformation and failing to remove false content from the platform.
RSF Files Charges Against X
RSF files charges against X for complicity in identity theft and spreading disinformation, seeking accountability in French courts.
Right-Coded Media Powers Trump's Victory
Right-coded media environments and social media manipulate young voters, benefiting Trump's political messaging in the 2024 election.
Conservative Influencers Promote Anti-Ukraine Videos
Conservative influencers promoted a series of anti-Ukraine videos by a producer linked to Russian media, raising disinformation concerns.
America's Dangerous Fantasy World
Trump's rally highlights a dangerous divide in America between reality and a fabricated crisis fueled by xenophobia and disinformation.
Musk's Alliance with Trump Explained
Musk's financial support for Trump raises concerns about democracy and collaboration with harmful foreign influences.
Trump Campaign Labeled Influence Operation
Ex-State Department official labels Trump campaign an "influence operation," echoing concerns about disinformation and democracy's integrity.
Fascism, Climate Change, and Politics
Fascism, climate denial, and impotence politics threaten democracy, blaming enemies while real solutions for climate change are ignored.
Authoritarianism and the Lies Within
Trump's reliance on lies and misinformation fuels his authoritarian identity, undermining truth and accountability in politics.
Trump's Deadly Lies and Disinformation
Trump's lies during crises endanger his supporters, as seen with misinformation around hurricanes and the pandemic's impact.
Trump's Disinformation Campaign vs. Harris' Solutions
Trump breaks tradition by declining a 60 Minutes interview, while Harris proposes Medicare support for seniors amidst campaign challenges.
AI Slop and Hurricane Helene
AI-generated images distort reality and foster misinformation, illustrating the "Fuck It" era of political messaging amidst Hurricane Helene's chaos.
MAGA's Lies Influence Hurricane Recovery
MAGA's misinformation campaign around Hurricane Helene reflects chaos and personal gain ahead of the election.
Combating Hurricane Helene Misinformation
The Biden Administration combats Hurricane Helene misinformation while providing extensive federal aid and recovery resources to affected communities.
FEMA Funding Shortage: Immigrants Blamed
Debunking claims that immigrants are responsible for FEMA's funding issues, highlighting GOP's budgetary failures and misinformation.
Post-Truth Politics and Its Consequences
Vice presidential debate reveals post-truth politics, highlighting lies by GOP nominee J.D. Vance and Trump's continued disinformation efforts.
Russian Disinformation: Internal Lies Exposed
Russian disinformation strategies reveal self-deception and ineffective propaganda targeted at Western audiences, misleading even the Kremlin.
Musk's False Noncitizen Voting Claims
Elon Musk's tweet about noncitizens voting is dissected for misleading claims about Democrats and election integrity.
Russia's Self-Deception and Disinformation Campaigns
Russian disinformation tactics mislead both Western audiences and Kremlin officials, revealing the complexities of contemporary propaganda efforts.
Ukrainian Media's Ethical Reporting Challenges
Ukrainian media strives for ethical reporting amid war, balancing coverage of conflict and everyday life challenges.
Influencers Amplify False Springfield Rumors
Influencers spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, exacerbating community tensions and promoting misinformation.
Musk Amplifies Russian Election Propaganda
Elon Musk amplified content from Tenet Media, linked to alleged Russian election interference, without realizing its origins.
Media's Failure to Confront Fascism
Media fails to address rising authoritarianism, focusing instead on false balance and failing to contextualize significant societal issues.
Musk Amplifies Russian Media Influence
Elon Musk amplified content from Tenet Media, linked to a suspected Russian election interference plot, engaging over 60 times.
Musk Amplifies Election Misinformation Rampant
Elon Musk amplifies misinformation about Trump rally bomb threats and false election claims on his social media platform X.
Disinformation Research Under Political Attack
Disinformation research faces significant challenges due to political attacks, funding cuts, and increased misinformation amid election season.
Russian Disinformation Targets Kamala Harris
Russia is amplifying disinformation targeting Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 election, according to a Microsoft report.
Memes, Misinformation, and Media Manipulation
J.D. Vance's controversial statements highlight a longstanding trend of right-wing misinformation tactics using memes to influence media coverage.
Russian Propaganda Fuels Harris Hoax
Russia's Storm-1516 group orchestrated a fake hit-and-run story involving Kamala Harris ahead of the US elections, Microsoft reports.
Vance Minimizes Foreign Threats Seriousness
JD Vance downplays foreign bomb threats in Ohio, despite clear implications of significant foreign interference impacting local residents.
Meta Bans Russian Outlet RT
Meta bans RT following U.S. accusations of disinformation and foreign interference linked to Russian spy agencies.
Meta Bans RT Amid Disinformation Accusations
Meta bans Russian media outlet RT following U.S. accusations of disinformation and links to Kremlin's intelligence operations.
US Sanctions Russian Media Funding Military
US sanctions Russian state media for fundraising efforts supporting military operations in Ukraine.
US Sanctions Russian Media Funding Troops
US sanctions Russian state media for fundraising efforts supporting military operations in Ukraine, highlighting its role in disinformation.
US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Media
US imposes sanctions on Russian state media for fundraising efforts supporting military operations in Ukraine.
JD Vance's Harmful HIV Stigma
JD Vance's inflammatory remarks link Haitian immigrants to HIV, sparking widespread criticism and reinforcing harmful stigmas.
Biden Targets RT's Global Influence
Biden administration to unveil evidence of RT’s involvement in Russian intelligence operations globally and counter Russian influence.
Vance's Controversial Immigrant Claims Scandal
JD Vance promotes false claims about immigrants in Ohio, despite officials refuting accusations of pet theft and harm.
Putin's Plot to Aid Trump
Putin allegedly attempts to interfere in the 2024 election, favoring Trump through disinformation and covert operations.
Right-Wing Influencers Deceptive Independence
Right-wing influencers masquerade as independent media, receiving funding from foreign entities, impacting media integrity and transparency.
Right-Wing Influencers Aren't Independent Media
Right-wing influencers misrepresent independence in media, often funded by foreign interests to spread disinformation narratives.
Pro-Trump Media Firm Collapses Amid Scandal
Pro-Trump media firm Tenet Media collapses after indictment reveals funding ties to Russian state-controlled media.
Democrats Target Latino Voters Florida
Democrats aim to connect with Florida's Latino voters through a WhatsApp text message campaign in the Senate race.
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