All discussions filtered by tag "disinformation"

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.

Right-Wing Influencers' Hidden Funding Exposed

Right-wing influencers disguise themselves as independent media while receiving significant funding from foreign and extremist sources.