Jianwei Xun, the supposed philosopher behind the hypnocracy theory, does not exist and is a product of artificial intelligence
A collaboration between an essayist and two AI platforms produced a book that reflects on new forms of manipulation
Renée DiResta, researcher: ‘The problem is not misinformation, but people who only want information that makes them feel comfortable and happy’
This online manipulation specialist has been subject to harassment for her work. She has published a book to explain how to deal with these challenges
Negative social media content has a greater impact on people struggling with mental health
A new study finds that it’s not the use of the internet, screens, or platforms that harms mental health, but rather the type of content consumed
From Bannon to Musk: The decade that made misinformation the new normal
The impact of the disinformation industry, the media crisis, and the political agendas of social networks has created a perfect storm in democracies, one that is eroding the relationship between citizens, information, and reality
North Carolina: Voting amid conspiracy theories and the hurricane aftermath
The worst storm to hit the US in two decades devastated a quarter of the state, creating significant logistical difficulties in an already tight race, all while misinformation spreads rapidly in the affected areas
‘Second class: That’s how tech platforms treat citizens of the Global South’
Nina Santos is an expert and researcher on disinformation, hate speech and artificial intelligence. Based in Brazil, she approaches the debate from the perspective of the countries of the region
In the cauldron of fake news: The supposed spinster ridiculed by the manosphere who has been married for years
The story of a woman taken out of context years later to criticize feminism has gone viral following a chain of events that highlights the complexity of misinformation
‘Latino voters are more of a target for AI-generated fake news’
Juan Rosa, from the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, warns of the risks that artificial intelligence will pose to the community in the November elections
Misleading headlines in mainstream media are more dangerous than outright fake news
A study has revealed that links without context go viral on social networks with the help of malicious actors, elevating the risk of misinformation