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Rand Paul Is Right About the Overblown U.S. COVID-19 Response
The lockdown hawks are spreading misinformation about COVID-19 while trying to discredit Rand Paul's call to reopen schools and businesses. The post Rand Paul Is Right About the Overblown U.S. COVID-19 Response appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-5-13 23:48 | |
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Coronavirus Doctors & Nurses React to Twitter’s Ugly COVID-19 Truther Trend
Coronavirus truthers have started the #FilmYourHospital trend. Doctors say it's nothing but a politically-motivated misinformation campaign. The post Coronavirus Doctors & Nurses React to Twitter’s Ugly COVID-19 Truther Trend appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2020-3-31 19:05 | |
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WorldMarkets continues with the success of its trading artificial intelligence
Today we live in the information age, and access to information is unlimited. And that produces the paradox of misinformation. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have someone to trust, with access to truthful information and advanced tools for any activity related to the investment. дальше »
2020-3-4 19:37 | |
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Reuters and Facebook Launch Fact-Checking to Deal with Misinformation amid U.S. Elections
Coinspeaker Reuters and Facebook Launch Fact-Checking to Deal with Misinformation amid U. S. ElectionsWithin the initiative of fact-checking, Reuters will check English and Spanish language content on Facebook and Instagram and publish the results on the Reuters blog. дальше »
2020-2-13 13:59 | |
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Crypto’s “Frontier Market” Needs Clearer Laws, Says U.S. Fund
The cryptocurrency ecosystem currently faces three critical issues: a lack of liquidity, thriving criminal activity, and the spread of misinformation. These barriers prevent crypto’s jump from a frontier market to...The post Crypto’s “Frontier Market” Needs Clearer Laws, Says U.S. Fund appeared first on Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2020-2-5 14:34 | |
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Study: Most YouTube videos on climate change deny its existence
Search for “climate change” on YouTube and before long you’ll likely find a video that denies it exists. In fact, when it comes to shaping the online conversation around climate change, a new study suggests that deniers and conspiracy theorists might hold an edge over those believing in science. дальше »
2019-8-10 20:00 | |
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Facebook is courting publishers with multi-million dollar deals to launch its news tab this fall
Facebook is keen to become a major news distributor again, after being lambasted for years over its role in aiding the spread of misinformation. A report from the Wall Street Journal last night indicated that the social network is offering major publications multi-million dollar deals to bring them on board its upcoming news service. дальше »
2019-8-9 09:00 | |
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WhatsApp’s chat manipulation exploit remains unresolved even after a year (Updated)
Vulnerabilities uncovered in WhatsApp — the messaging app used by about 1. 5 billion users across the world — can allow bad actors to exploit the platform to manipulate or spoof chat messages. The flaws would make it possible to “intercept and manipulate messages sent in both private and group conversations, giving attackers the power to create and spread misinformation from what appear to be trusted sources,” the researchers noted. дальше »
2019-8-8 14:01 | |
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This AI tool is smart enough to spot AI-generated articles and tweets
Researchers from Harvard University and MIT-IBM Watson Lab have created an AI-powered tool for spotting AI-generated text. Dubbed Giant Language Model Test Room (GLTR), the system aims to detect whether a specific piece of text was generated by a language model algorithm. дальше »
2019-7-29 11:00 | |
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The New York Times wants to fight fake news using blockchain – good luck to it
Combating fake news, deepfakes, and misinformation is one of modern journalism’s biggest challenges. There have been numerous attempts to help readers recognize when a source shouldn’t be trusted. дальше »
2019-7-24 15:25 | |
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China’s Great Firewall now Blocks two Additional Major English Newspapers
The Great Firewall of China has sparked numerous debates since its inception. While this artificial blockade is most commonly used to prevent the spreading of misinformation, it is also a clear example of online censorship. дальше »
2019-6-10 21:00 | |
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Vancouver Bitcoin ATM Ban Is Wildly Misplaced
Since Vancouver police described Bitcoin ATMs as ‘an ideal money-laundering vehicle’, the council are considering banning them. Problem solved, eh? Misinformation… Meet Knee-jerk Reaction So Vancouver Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, has suggested that the city council will consider banning Bitcoin ATMs in the city. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:00 | |
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Facebook’s approach to fighting fake news is admirable, but not sustainable
With the huge EU elections around the corner, the issue of fake news has started to crop up again in headlines — and Facebook seems determined to make up for its mistakes from when the platform was abused in the 2016 US Presidential election. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:19 | |
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Antonopoulos: Transactions Fees Help The Crypto Industry Develop Quality Wallets on Time
Andreas Antonopoulos, a famous Bitcoin advocate who wrote some important books about Bitcoin, has recently been talking about the importance of cryptocurrency fees. While many are around spreading misinformation about the market, Antonopoulos is often teaching people how the industry works. дальше »
2019-5-7 13:45 | |
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Andreas Antonopoulos says transaction fees help crypto-market release well-funded, well-developed wallets on time
While the market and crypto-users suffer the most following misinformation campaigns on the Internet, Andreas Antonopoulos, Bitcoin advocate and expert, has been clearing clouds of confusion about the subject through various self-published podcasts and videos. дальше »
2019-5-7 20:30 | |
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“Holders Are Not at Risk”: Bitfinex Lawyer Responds to NY Attorney General
Bitfinex and Tether’s legal counsel has written a response to the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) ex parte order, which claims that Bitifinex used Tether’s reserves to cover some $850 million in losses. дальше »
2019-5-1 01:22 | |
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Kraken: Former Trading Desk manager sues exchange for $1 million alleging flawed New York operations
Kraken, one of the most notable US-based cryptocurrency exchanges has found itself in legal trouble with a former employee. Jonathan Silverman, who served as a manager in the exchange’s New York office has alleged that Kraken had not paid him for his work and that the exchange tabled misinformation about their operations in the state. дальше »
2019-4-8 11:00 | |
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UK to regulate social networks to curb the spread of harmful content
The UK’s set to kick off this week with a move to regulate social media platforms, so as to hold them accountable for the spread of “online harms,” like misinformation, terrorist propaganda, and content depicting child sexual abuse. дальше »
2019-4-8 09:35 | |
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WhatsApp says its fake news tip line is just for research
Earlier this week, WhatsApp announced that it’s launching a tip line in India to verify messages during the election. But as it turns out, the new service is not exactly a hotline for debunking fake news – but rather a tool for researching misleading information shared on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-4 16:47 | |
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WhatsApp launches a tip line in India to battle fake news ahead of national elections
WhatsApp has launched its next weapon in the fight against misinformation on its platform in India: a tip line to which you can send forwards, rumors, and suspicious-sounding messages and have them verified. дальше »
2019-4-2 11:03 | |
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Rebuilding trust in democracy starts with digital identity verification
As Mark Zuckerberg recently wrote, “free and fair elections are the heart of every democracy. ” Despite controversy over Facebook’s role in Federal elections and misinformation campaigns, he makes an excellent point. дальше »
2019-4-1 11:49 | |
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YouTube’s ‘child safe’ app is crawling with videos advocating suicide, murder, and sexual exploitation
For nearly five minutes, the cartoon is predictable. Colorful characters with child-like voices act out the types of scenarios capable of reversing even the wildest tantrums, turning screaming toddlers into tiny, submissive humans. дальше »
2019-3-22 02:49 | |
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PSA: Look out for YouTube’s info panels on controversial topics before watching videos
YouTube announced last night that it’ll show information panels in Hindi and English, powered by fact-checkers on controversial topics in India. The company said that these panels will appear on top of the search results, and help users identify misinformation, and avoid videos propagating it. дальше »
2019-3-8 09:13 | |
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Facebook and Instagram will hide pages that spread ‘vaccine misinformation’
I’d like to think that everyone who reads TNW knows that vaccines work. That they don’t cause autism, as demonstrated time and time again. That autism doesn’t need the extra stigma and is most certainly preferable to sick and dead kids. дальше »
2019-3-8 01:47 | |
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Pinterest takes the lead in the fight against online misinformation
The battle against misinformation just signed up a powerful, albeit unlikely ally: Pinterest. Earlier this week, the social network evoked the nuclear option, electing to shut down search queries likely to lead to false or misleading information, according to the Wall Street Journal. дальше »
2019-2-28 03:13 | |
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It’s not just WhatsApp – India’s fake news problem plagues several popular social networks
You can’t discuss the ‘fake news’ phenomenon in India without bringing up WhatsApp. The Facebook-owned messaging service has been constantly under fire after several people were lynched across the country over a misleading video that did the rounds for a year. дальше »
2019-1-29 10:28 | |
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Investigating Scam Allegations Around Apollo Currency
There are percolating allegations that Apollo Currency is a “pump and dump. ” Others claim that one of the project’s co-founders—Stephen McCullah—is a “scam artist,” and that APL is a “massive scam” that is making him “rich. дальше »
2019-1-23 14:54 | |
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Facebook ousts hundreds of fake news accounts tied to Russia
Facebook today removed multiple accounts, Pages, groups, and Instagram profiles that were related to Russian networks. The accounts in question were masquerading as news organizations and interest pages to spread misinformation. дальше »
2019-1-18 14:00 | |
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This Chinese app reportedly maps nearby debtors to get you to shame them
We’ve known for a while now that China has a roadmap to implement a ‘social credit system’ for its citizens in 2020: the plan is to score people based on their interactions and infractions with public and private institutions, such as breaking traffic rules, and spreading misinformation online. дальше »
2019-1-18 12:42 | |
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XRP Price Momentum Sours Following “Private Ledger” Claims
It remains very tough going for all cryptocurrencies, tokens, and digital assets on the market. Any positive outbreak is quickly pushed down, by the look of things. For XRP price watchers, this is not necessarily the trend they were hoping for during early 2019. дальше »
2019-1-18 11:42 | |
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Recent Crypto Market Dropoff Is a Taste of Future Volatility, Expert Claims
Very few industries are subject to as much criticism and personal opinions as cryptocurrency. It seems the opinions on Bitcoin and other currencies or projects are all over the place. While that creates some exciting conversations, it also appears they lead to a lot of misinformation. дальше »
2019-1-13 21:00 | |
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This study shows why people fall for fake online profiles
The first step in conducting online propaganda efforts and misinformation campaigns is almost always a fake social media profile. Phony profiles for nonexistent people worm their way into the social networks of real people, where they can spread their falsehoods. дальше »
2018-12-24 16:00 | |
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How social media dilutes scientific discoveries into clickbait
When news breaks – whether the story of a disease outbreak, a terrorist attack, or a natural disaster – people increasingly turn to the internet and social media. Individuals use Twitter and Facebook as primary sources for news and information. дальше »
2018-12-15 17:30 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin Is a Declaration of Our Monetary Independence
Nick Spanos is an early adopter and innovator in the blockchain space. He is best known for launching Bitcoin Center NYC, the world’s first live cryptocurrency exchange, in 2013, right next to the New York Stock Exchange — as immortalized in the Netflix documentary “Banking on Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-15 21:43 | |
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‘They clearly don’t care’: Fact-checkers on the state of misinformation at Facebook
After a deluge of fake news began to overwhelm Facebook, it got proactive. The social media platform tapped bi-partisan organizations, such as Snopes, to fact-check content on the platform and use their expertise to combat the spread of misinformation. дальше »
2018-12-14 05:53 | |
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Watch: Google CEO Pichai explains to Congress that Google doesn’t make iPhones
Google‘s chief executive Sundar Pichai today appeared on Capitol Hill to answer questions about a number of issues. Most pressing were issues with the collection of data, plans for a heavily censored Chinese search engine, and how to best combat misinformation, including what role, if any, Google should play in stopping it. дальше »
2018-12-12 05:38 | |
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WhatsApp’s first ever TV commercial warns against fake news in India
WhatsApp has faced a lot of criticism for the way it’s handled fake news in India. In its latest move to battle misinformation, the company has launched three TV commercials in India to spread awareness about the issue amongst its users in the country. дальше »
2018-12-3 15:14 | |
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Nigeria caught in WhatsApp fake news whirlwind ahead of elections
After numerous infamous cases of people in India and Brazil falling prey to fake news spread on WhatsApp, the problem is now spreading to Nigeria. The West African nation is hosting its national elections in February next year, and a report from The Poynter Institute says its citizens are at risk of being conned by misinformation surrounding political parties – and it’s reaching people through WhatsApp. дальше »
2018-12-3 11:35 | |
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Twitter releases 10M Iranian and Russian propaganda tweets ahead of US Midterms
Twitter yesterday released a bevy of data related to Iranian and Russian-sponsored misinformation campaigns started as long ago as 2009. The hope, in releasing the trove, is that academics and researchers will use it to come up with solutions to the propaganda problem plaguing US politics. дальше »
2018-10-18 20:49 | |
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Ripple Exec Says Biased ‘People Posing as Journalists’ Are Spreading Misinformation About XRP
XRP — or the “banker coin,” as some critics love to call it — has a history of stirring controversies. While the polarizing views surrounding Ripple’s commitment to decentralization and the open-source model is yet to dent XRP’s position as one of the most popular cryptocurrencies in circulation, there’s no denying that the company could […] Ripple Exec Says Biased ‘People Posing as Journalists’ Are Spreading Misinformation About XRP was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-10-18 16:14 | |
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Facebook will delete posts that spread voting misinformation this election
Facebook today announced it’s tackling the most basic form of fake news to circulate around the time of an election: Voter misinformation and anything that might keep users away from the voting booths this fall. дальше »
2018-10-16 03:36 | |
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WhatApp’s using street theater to fight fake news in India
After facing backlash about fake news in India, WhatsApp is now trying to spread awareness about misinformation. The company is doing an actual roadshow with skits and songs to convey their message to the locals. дальше »
2018-10-12 15:50 | |
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Arizona State University On A Mission To Use Blockchain For Authentic Content In Truepic Partnership
Arizona State University and Truepic are set to enter into a partnership that would help in providing counter measures to misinformation online. This would be done by capturing and making available all authentic content in view of the 2018 mid-term congressional elections. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:12 | |
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