AI Chatbots Beat Search Engines Against Propaganda
#AI #DisinformationNPR and NewsGuard found AI chatbots debunk foreign disinformation about 75% of the time, outperforming search engines and AI summaries. Google's AI Overview fared best among summaries, while Bing lagged. Experts recommend chatbots for initial research but stress checking primary sources. read more
Google Earth AI tool pulled after misinformation fears
#AIethics #DisinformationGoogle rolled back its Google Earth AI image tool hours after launch following misuse concerns. Experts warned of disinformation risks from tampered satellite imagery, used by journalists and researchers to verify events. Google cited policy violations and promised stronger guardrails. read more
French authorities probe Israeli firm for election meddling
#France #DisinformationFrench authorities probe Israeli firm BlackCore for alleged disinformation targeting France Unbowed candidates in municipal elections, using fake sites and ads. Meta removed related accounts. read more
Stasi Files Reveal Soviet Chernobyl Cover-Up
#Chernobyl #Disinformation40 years after Chernobyl, declassified Stasi files reveal Soviet and East German officials knowingly spread disinformation, hiding the disaster's scale from the public while prioritizing reputation over health and safety. read more
EU Sanctions Russian Propaganda Outlets
#EUSanctions #DisinformationThe EU sanctions two Russian entities, Euromore and Pravfond, for spreading propaganda and disinformation. Assets are frozen, and funding is prohibited. Moscow denies the allegations, claiming the EU exaggerates threats for political gain. read more
Somali Child Care Centers Face Harassment Campaign
#ChildCareSafety #DisinformationRight-wing influencers target Somali-run child care centers across the U.S. with false fraud claims, sparking harassment and safety fears. Providers report intimidation, while officials debunk allegations and warn against vigilantism. read more
MAGA Echoes Trump, Calls Omar Attack Staged
#PoliticalViolence #DisinformationFar-right figures baselessly claim Rep. Ilhan Omar staged a syringe attack at her town hall. Donald Trump suggested she "probably had herself sprayed." The assailant was arrested, and Omar, unharmed, denounced the intimidation. read more
Russian Groups Spread Disinformation Targeting Democratic VP Candidate Tim Walz
#USpolitics #disinformationA US official confirms Russia was behind viral disinformation targeting Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, with false accusations. The disinformation is part of a broader Russian effort to influence the 2024 US election. read more
US accuses Russia of election interference through state media disinformation
#USpolitics #disinformationUS accuses Russia of using state media to spread election disinformation. Federal prosecutors charge Russian media employees and seize Kremlin-backed websites, alleging a $10 million propaganda scheme. read more
#TrumpRally #Disinformation
Disinformation researcher Amanda Rogers labels the Trump rally shooting a breeding ground for extremist accelerationists. Social media misinformation post-incident amplifies lies, conspiracies. Journalists urge cautious speculation amid conflicting narratives. Images from event face AI manipulation, deep fake concerns. Partisan theories circulate on shooter identity. read more
#Conservatives #Disinformation
The Conservative party's deceptive campaigning tactics, including setting up fake community Facebook groups, were highlighted last week. Stewart Lee's commentary delves into Sunak's role in spreading disinformation and questions his morality and ethics, emphasizing the need for truth and accountability. . read more