Tag: Online misinformation
Identifying Russia Propaganda Group Behind Fake Kamala Harris Hit-and-Run Story
Identifying Russia Propaganda Group Behind Fake Kamala Harris Hit-and-Run StoryA false claim circulating on social media that Kamala Harris was involved in an alleged hit-and-run in San Francisco in 2011 has been attributed to...
Elon Musk’s Image Generation Tool Sparks Misinformation Concerns
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has recently come under fire for its new image generation tool, which experts say is causing a surge of misinformation on the X social media platform. The tool, available...
Clearing the Air: Woman Addresses False Southport Suspect Rumor
A British businesswoman named Bernadette Spofforth found herself at the center of a storm after being accused of sharing false information about the Southport killings of three girls. It all started with a tweet...
Social Media Misinformation: Starmer’s Warning Against Violence
Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the importance of social media platforms taking responsibility for addressing misinformation in light of the violent protests that have erupted across the country following the recent stabbings in Southport....